Raksha Bandhan 2026
Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, in 2026: the day and the time to tie the rakhi for your city, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Delhi
Friday, 28 August
In Delhi, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Mumbai
Friday, 28 August
In Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Kolkata
Friday, 28 August
In Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Chennai
Friday, 28 August
In Chennai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Bengaluru
Friday, 28 August
In Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Hyderabad
Friday, 28 August
In Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Ahmedabad
Friday, 28 August
In Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Pune
Friday, 28 August
In Pune, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Jaipur
Friday, 28 August
In Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Lucknow
Friday, 28 August
In Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in London
Thursday, 27 August
In London, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Thursday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in New York City
Thursday, 27 August
In New York City, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Thursday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Toronto
Thursday, 27 August
In Toronto, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Thursday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Sydney
Friday, 28 August
In Sydney, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Dubai
Thursday, 27 August
In Dubai, the Pūrṇimā lasts under three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on the earlier day, Thursday, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Singapore
Friday, 28 August
In Singapore, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 09:09 to Fri 09:48: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Wednesday or Thursday in London
London timeIn London, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 04:39 to Fri 05:18: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Thursday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Wednesday or Thursday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Pūrṇimā runs from Wed 23:39 to Fri 00:18: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Thursday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Wednesday or Thursday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Pūrṇimā runs from Wed 23:39 to Fri 00:18: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Thursday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 13:39 to Fri 14:18: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 07:39 to Fri 08:18: the Pūrṇimā lasts under three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on the earlier day, Thursday, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Thursday or Friday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 11:39 to Fri 12:18: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Friday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Raksha Bandhan 2026 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- LondonRakhi 17:02 – 17:10
- New York CityRakhi 14:16 – 16:55
- TorontoRakhi 14:39 – 17:19
- DubaiRakhi 20:02 – 20:57
- DelhiRakhi 13:39 – 16:12
- MumbaiRakhi 13:54 – 16:25
- KolkataRakhi 12:53 – 15:25
- ChennaiRakhi 13:24 – 15:53
- BengaluruRakhi 13:35 – 16:03
- HyderabadRakhi 13:32 – 16:02
- AhmedabadRakhi 13:56 – 16:28
- PuneRakhi 13:50 – 16:21
- JaipurRakhi 13:44 – 16:17
- LucknowRakhi 13:23 – 15:56
- SydneyRakhi 13:04 – 15:18
- SingaporeRakhi 14:18 – 16:43
Other years: Raksha Bandhan 2027, Raksha Bandhan 2028; all Raksha Bandhan dates.
Questions
From the Dharmasindhu p. 49, with the page for each.
When is Raksha Bandhan 2026?
In Delhi, on Friday, 28 August 2026, with the rakhi tied from 13:39 to 16:12, free of Bhadrā. In London, New York City, Toronto and Dubai, it is Thursday, 27 August. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Why is Rakhi not tied during Bhadra?
Bhadrā, the Viṣṭi karaṇa that fills the Pūrṇimā’s first half, is avoided for the rakṣā: a verse quoted by the Nirṇaya-sindhu says a rakhi tied in it harms the king. It is tied once Bhadrā is over. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 180
Why do some calendars give another day?
The Nirṇaya-sindhu ties the rakṣā on the earlier day’s afternoon, after Bhadrā even at night, and never on the Pūrṇimā joined to Pratipadā. This page follows the Dharmasindhu’s rule and shows the Nirṇaya-sindhu’s day beside it where they differ. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 180; Dharmasindhu p. 49
Why is the date different in the US or UK?
Raksha Bandhan is decided by how long the Pūrṇimā lasts after sunrise at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The day
- The later day is kept when the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after its sunrise, and otherwise the earlier day. Dharmasindhu p. 49.
- The time
- That day’s afternoon (the fourth fifth of the daytime, our reading) or pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, the Pūrṇimā’s first half.
- Nirṇaya-sindhu
- The earlier day’s afternoon, after Bhadrā even at night, never the Pūrṇimā joined with Pratipadā (p. 180).
- Sunrise and sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method