Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date: Is Rakhi on August 27 or August 28?

Raksha Bandhan 2026 date is Friday, August 28, in India. The festival falls on the day associated with Shravana Purnima, but the timing of the Purnima Tithi has led to confusion over whether Rakhi should be celebrated on August 27 or August 28. According to the New Delhi Panchang, Purnima begins on August 27 at 9:08 am and ends on August 28 at 9:48 am. Therefore, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 28, 2026.