{"id":5309,"date":"2023-08-28T12:22:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T12:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakhibazaar.com\/blog\/?p=5309"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:58:48","slug":"is-raksha-bandhan-on-the-30-or-31st-of-august-know-all-the-details-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakhibazaar.com\/blog\/is-raksha-bandhan-on-the-30-or-31st-of-august-know-all-the-details-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Raksha Bandhan on the 27 or 28st of August? Know all the details here"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

There are hardly a few days left for Raksha Bandhan 2026, and sisters are buying trending rakhi<\/strong> designs<\/strong><\/a> for their brothers for a grand celebration. But the debate of the Correct date for celebrating 2026 Raksha Bandhan is still going on. The hot question that is currently doing rounds is, ‘When is Raksha Bandhan 2023?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you still need clarification about the Correct date for celebrating 2026 Raksha Bandhan, then you must read the details below. They will help you clarify all your doubts and answer your questions in the most detailed yet simple way to help you understand better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After reading the entire information, you will not only know the Correct date for celebrating 2026 Raksha Bandhan 2023 but also be able to make the decision quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When is Raksha Bandhan 2026?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival, and hence, it is celebrated according to the Hindi lunar calendar. Every year, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on \u2018Poornima\u2019 or full moon night of \u2018Shravan maas\u2019 or the month of monsoon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But as the moon\u2019s phases do not follow the fixed structure of the Gregorian (English) calendar, Hindu festivals based on the lunar calendar often span across two dates. This happens because the Purnima Tithi (full moon phase)<\/strong> may begin on one day and end on another.<\/p>\r\n

The same situation occurs in Raksha Bandhan 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

In 2026, the Purnima Tithi begins on 27th August at around 9:08 AM and ends on 28th August at 9:48 AM<\/strong>.
Because of this, Raksha Bandhan may appear to fall on both dates.<\/p>\r\n

However, the main festival will be celebrated on 28th August 2026 (Friday)<\/strong>, as it offers the most auspicious time for tying Rakhi.<\/p>\r\n

The Shubh Muhurat for Rakhi tying is from approximately 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM on 28th August 2026<\/strong>, after the Bhadra period ends, making it the ideal time for rituals.<\/p>\r\n

Therefore, while both dates hold significance due to the lunar cycle, 28th August 2026 is considered the most \u0936\u0941\u092d (auspicious) and widely accepted day to celebrate Raksha Bandhan<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Details for Raksha Bandhan on 28th<\/sup> August 2026<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Shravan Maas Poornima will begin on 30th<\/sup> August at 21:02 and end on 31st<\/sup> August at 07:05 a.m. Bhadra Kaal will be observed from 10:59 a.m. to 21:02 on 30th<\/sup> August 2023. Therefore, this is not the auspicious time to celebrate Raksha Bandhan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The most auspicious time to celebrate 2023 Raksha Bandhan is on 30th<\/sup> August 2023 after 21:02. It is also Poornima’s peak time when the festival is meant to be celebrated for centuries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Details for Raksha Bandhan on 28st<\/sup> August 2026<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Raksha Bandhan can be celebrated on August 28, 2026, before 09:48 a.m.<\/b> After this time, the Shravan Maas Poornima tithi (full moon period) will officially end, marking the formal conclusion of the festival.<\/p>\r\n

However, many are asking: Does this mean Rakhi cannot be tied after 09:48 a.m. on Friday, August 28?<\/i> Let\u2019s look at the details:<\/p>\r\n