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Raksha Bandhan 2026
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, 28 August. The festival celebrates bonds of affection, care and support between siblings.
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Raksha Bandhan is today. The festival is being celebrated on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Quick Answer
- Raksha Bandhan 2026 date
- Day of the week
- Friday
- What it celebrates
- The bond of affection, care and support between siblings.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan in 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026. The date and weekday are listed in official 2026 Government of India holiday calendars, including the Director General of Audit, Defence Services holiday list.
What day of the week is Raksha Bandhan 2026?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on a Friday. The Gregorian calendar date is 28 August 2026.
What is Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that honours the bond between siblings, especially brothers and sisters. It is observed on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana.
Families may celebrate with a rakhi ceremony, sweets, gifts and time together. Customs differ between families and regions, and the festival can also recognise wider relationships of affection and care.
Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated to express sibling affection, care, respect and mutual support. The ceremony renews a shared commitment to stand by one another.
How is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
Raksha Bandhan is commonly celebrated by tying a rakhi, applying a tilak, sharing sweets and exchanging gifts. Families often gather for the ceremony, although traditions vary by region and household.
What does Rakhi mean?
A rakhi is the decorative thread or bracelet tied during Raksha Bandhan. It represents a bond of affection, care and protection between the people taking part.
What do brothers and sisters do on Raksha Bandhan?
Sisters commonly tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, and brothers commonly offer gifts and promise care and support. Many families also exchange sweets, blessings and good wishes, while individual customs may differ.
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