Raksha Bandhan · 2026
Falls on: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Festival of the bond between brothers and sisters, observed on Shravana Purnima. Sisters tie the rakhi — a thread of protection — on their brothers' wrists and brothers pledge their protection; the tying is traditionally done avoiding the bhadra period.
Dates and timings for Abu Dhabi.
Why this date
It is kept on the day Purnima is current at sunrise in Abu Dhabi and lasts at least three muhurtas (about 2 h 24 min) past it; otherwise on the previous evening, after Bhadra ends.
Raksha Bandhan 2026
- Thursday, August 27, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Thu, Aug 27, 7:39 AM – Fri, Aug 28, 8:18 AM GST
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raksha Bandhan?
- Festival of the bond between brothers and sisters, observed on Shravana Purnima. Sisters tie the rakhi — a thread of protection — on their brothers' wrists and brothers pledge their protection; the tying is traditionally done avoiding the bhadra period.
- When is Raksha Bandhan 2026?
- Raksha Bandhan falls on Thursday, August 27, 2026.