Raksha Bandhan 2026: August 27 or 28? Check Correct Rakhi Date, Shubh Muhurat, Bhadra Kaal & Purnima Tithi

Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, although the Shravan Purnima tithi begins on August 27. The overlap of the Purnima tithi across two dates has created confusion over whether Rakhi should be celebrated on August 27 or August 28. For families planning celebrations, travel, gifts and leave, August 28 is the main Raksha Bandhan date.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date: Is Rakhi on August 27 or 28? Check Correct Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals, Significance & All

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day, or Purnima, of the Hindu month of Shravan. In Delhi, the Purnima tithi will begin at 9:08 am on August 27 and continue until 9:48 am on August 28.

The festival date is not determined simply by when the Purnima tithi begins. Traditional Panchang calculations also consider which tithi is prevailing at sunrise. Since Purnima will continue through sunrise on August 28, Friday, August 28, 2026, is considered the main day for Raksha Bandhan rituals.

This is also why some calendars may show August 27 while others mention August 28. August 27 marks the beginning of the Purnima tithi, whereas August 28 is the date selected for the main festival observance.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Shubh Muhurat: When to Tie Rakhi?

The main Rakhi-tying shubh muhurat in Delhi on August 28 is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am. Families following the traditional Panchang can perform the Raksha Bandhan rituals during this morning window.

The exact timing can differ slightly depending on the city because sunrise and other local factors are taken into account while preparing Panchang timings. Therefore, people living outside Delhi should check the local timings before finalising their Rakhi ceremony.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Bhadra Kaal: Will It Affect Rakhi Rituals?

Bhadra Kaal is another important factor considered while deciding the timing of auspicious ceremonies. Traditionally, many families avoid performing Raksha Bandhan rituals during Bhadra. For Raksha Bandhan 2026, Bhadra falls on August 27 and ends before sunrise on August 28. Therefore, it does not overlap with the main Rakhi-tying period on Friday.

This means families following the traditional practice of avoiding Bhadra can perform the Rakhi ceremony on August 28 morning without this particular restriction.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Purnima Tithi Timings

In Delhi, the Shravan Purnima tithi begins at 9:08 am on August 27 and ends at 9:48 am on August 28. The continuation of Purnima into August 28 is the key reason why the festival is observed on Friday. The main Raksha Bandhan shubh muhurat is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am on August 28. Since these timings are location-specific, families in other cities may see minor differences.

The confusion over August 27 and August 28 arises because the Purnima tithi starts on August 27 but remains active on August 28. Under the traditional sunrise-based calculation, August 28 is the date for Raksha Bandhan 2026.

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