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Raksha Bandhan 2026: When Is Rakhi, August 27 or 28? Correct Date, Auspicious Time to Tie Rakhi, City Wise Shubh Muhurat

Drik Panchang says the Rakhi ceremony should be observed before 9:48 AM, as Bhadra ends before sunrise and the Purnima tithi spans two days.

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Raksha Bandhan 2026: Know whether the correct date for celebrating Rakhi is on August 27 or 28, along with the auspicious timings. 

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The festival of Rakshabandhan falls on the full moon day of Savan. This year, Bhadra will occur on Savan Purnima, but it will end before the auspicious time of Rakshabandhan. Bhadra will last from 9:08 am to 9:27 pm on August 27th, while Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on August 28th. Bhadra is not considered favorable for tying Rakhi during this period.

Raksha Bandhan | Almanac writers and scholars have clarified the ambiguity over the date of the Raksha Bandhan festival, which symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters. They have clarified that this year the festival should be celebrated on Friday, August 28. Scholars suggest that the best time to tie Rakhi is in the morning.

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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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