Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. The festival is observed on the full moon day, or Purnima Tithi, in the Hindu month of Shravana. While tying Rakhi in the morning is a common tradition in many parts of North India, devotees are advised to consider the local Panchang while deciding the auspicious time for the ceremony.
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Shubh Muhurat
According to the Panchang details for New Delhi, the Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony will take place from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM on August 28. The total duration of the morning muhurat is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
- Raksha Bandhan: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Rakhi tying muhurat: 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM
- Total duration: 3 hours and 51 minutes
- Purnima Tithi begins: 9:08 AM on August 27
- Purnima Tithi ends: 9:48 AM on August 28
- Bhadra: Ends before sunrise on August 28
When should you tie Rakhi?
The Rakhi ceremony time listed for New Delhi on August 28 is 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM. However, traditions recommend checking the local Panchang before performing the ceremony, as auspicious timings can vary depending on the city.
The Purnima Tithi ends at 9:48 AM on August 28, marking the end of the full-moon period associated with Raksha Bandhan.
Traditionally, Aparahna, which refers to the late afternoon period, is considered a suitable time for Raksha Bandhan rituals. If Aparahna is not available, Pradosh time may also be considered suitable.
Why is Bhadra avoided on Raksha Bandhan?
Bhadra is traditionally considered an inauspicious period for performing auspicious activities. Religious traditions advise devotees to wait until Bhadra ends before conducting the Raksha Bandhan ceremony.
This is particularly important because Bhadra can sometimes overlap with the first half of Purnima Tithi. Therefore, simply checking the festival date or morning timings is not enough; devotees are advised to check the Bhadra timings in their local Panchang as well.
For Raksha Bandhan 2026, Bhadra is expected to end before sunrise on August 28, meaning the morning Rakhi ceremony does not face the usual Bhadra-related restriction.
