Raksha Bandhan · 2028
Falls on: Saturday, August 5, 2028
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 Srinagar.
Why this date
It is kept on the day Purnima is current at sunrise in Srinagar and lasts at least three muhurtas (about 2 h 24 min) past it; otherwise on the previous evening, after Bhadra ends.
Raksha Bandhan 2028
- Saturday, August 5, 2028View day panchang →Tithi window: Fri, Aug 4, 11:51 AM – Sat, Aug 5, 1:39 PM IST
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 2028?
- Raksha Bandhan falls on Saturday, August 5, 2028.