Raksha Bandhan 2028
Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, in 2028: the day and the time to tie the rakhi for your city, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Delhi
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Delhi, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Mumbai
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Kolkata
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Chennai
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Chennai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Bengaluru
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Hyderabad
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Ahmedabad
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Pune
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Pune, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Jaipur
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Lucknow
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in London
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 658 days. In London, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in New York City
Friday, 4 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In New York City, 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 Toronto
Friday, 4 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Toronto, 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 Sydney
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Sydney, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Dubai
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Dubai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Singapore
Saturday, 5 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 657 days. In Singapore, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 11:51 to Sat 13:39: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in London
London timeIn London, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 07:21 to Sat 09:09: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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 New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 02:21 to Sat 04:09: 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 Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 02:21 to Sat 04:09: 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
Friday or Saturday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 16:21 to Sat 18:09: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 12:09: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, 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
Friday or Saturday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 14:21 to Sat 16:09: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Raksha Bandhan 2028 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- New York CityRakhi 15:13 – 17:16
- TorontoRakhi 15:13 – 17:42
- DelhiRakhi 13:47 – 16:27
- MumbaiRakhi 14:01 – 16:36
- KolkataRakhi 13:00 – 15:37
- ChennaiRakhi 13:30 – 16:02
- BengaluruRakhi 13:41 – 16:12
- HyderabadRakhi 13:38 – 16:12
- AhmedabadRakhi 14:03 – 16:40
- PuneRakhi 13:57 – 16:31
- JaipurRakhi 13:52 – 16:31
- LucknowRakhi 13:31 – 16:10
- LondonRakhi 14:36 – 17:37
- SydneyRakhi 13:04 – 15:11
- DubaiRakhi 13:43 – 16:21
- SingaporeRakhi 14:23 – 16:49
Other years: Raksha Bandhan 2026, Raksha Bandhan 2027; all Raksha Bandhan dates.
Questions
From the Dharmasindhu p. 49, with the page for each.
When is Raksha Bandhan 2028?
In Delhi, on Saturday, 5 August 2028, with the rakhi tied from 13:47 to 16:27, free of Bhadrā. In New York City and Toronto, it is Friday, 4 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