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Raksha Bandhan 2026: date and Rakhi time
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In Washington DC, Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, August 27, 2026. In India (New Delhi) it is on Friday, August 28, 2026. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day in Washington DC.
- Washington DC
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Washington DC. Smarta rule (Vratraj), for all traditions.
- India
Friday, August 28, 2026
New Delhi, same rule.
Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.
Why the dates differ
Shravana Purnima, outside Bhadra (Vishti karana). The day Purnima prevails at sunrise if it lasts at least 3 muhurtas after that sunrise; otherwise the day before, after Bhadra ends.
The times that decide it (Washington DC): Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug. Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it.
The times that decide it (India, New Delhi): Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug. Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it.
Each date is worked out for its own place and rule. Neither is wrong.
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Happy Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan 2026 Washington DC: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Rakhi time: 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day India (New Delhi): Friday, August 28, 2026 Smarta rule (Vratraj), for all traditions. Each city's date is computed for its own sky and time zone. Neither is wrong. https://pujadeep.com/festivals/raksha-bandhan/2026/
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Raksha Bandhan 2026 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:16 PM – 4:56 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Edison, NJ | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:18 PM – 4:57 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Washington DC | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:28 PM – 5:07 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Atlanta | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:56 PM – 5:33 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Boston | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:05 PM – 4:46 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Philadelphia | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:21 PM – 5:00 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Chicago | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 10:39 PM, 26 Aug to 11:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 11:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 11:02 AM – 11:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:11 PM – 4:51 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Houston | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 10:39 PM, 26 Aug to 11:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 11:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 11:02 AM – 11:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:40 PM – 5:14 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Dallas | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 10:39 PM, 26 Aug to 11:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 11:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 11:02 AM – 11:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:46 PM – 5:22 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Los Angeles | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 8:39 PM, 26 Aug to 9:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 9:02 AM – 9:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:12 PM – 4:48 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| San Jose, CA | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 8:39 PM, 26 Aug to 9:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 9:02 AM – 9:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:27 PM – 5:05 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Fremont, CA | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 8:39 PM, 26 Aug to 9:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 9:02 AM – 9:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:28 PM – 5:05 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Sunnyvale, CA | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 8:39 PM, 26 Aug to 9:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 9:02 AM – 9:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:28 PM – 5:06 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Cupertino, CA | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 8:39 PM, 26 Aug to 9:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 9:02 AM – 9:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:28 PM – 5:06 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Seattle | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 8:39 PM, 26 Aug to 9:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 9:02 AM – 9:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:32 PM – 5:15 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 4:39 AM, 27 Aug to 5:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 5:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:02 PM – 5:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 5:02 PM – 5:11 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Birmingham, UK | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 4:39 AM, 27 Aug to 5:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 5:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:02 PM – 5:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 5:02 PM – 5:19 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Leicester | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 4:39 AM, 27 Aug to 5:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 5:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:02 PM – 5:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 5:02 PM – 5:16 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Manchester | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 4:39 AM, 27 Aug to 5:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 5:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:02 PM – 5:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 5:02 PM – 5:22 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:39 PM – 5:20 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Brampton | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day Best: aparahna: 2:40 PM – 5:21 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Vancouver | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 8:39 PM, 26 Aug to 9:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 9:02 AM – 9:18 PM Best: aparahna: 2:35 PM – 5:20 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
| Calgary | Thu 27 Aug | Purnima 9:39 PM, 26 Aug to 10:18 PM, 27 Aug; Bhadra ends 10:02 AM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 10:02 AM – 10:18 PM Best: aparahna: 3:00 PM – 5:46 PM | In India (New Delhi): Fri 28 Aug |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 1:39 PM, 27 Aug to 2:18 PM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 2:02 AM, 28 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:19 AM – 2:18 PM Best: aparahna: 1:04 PM – 2:18 PM | – |
| Melbourne | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 1:39 PM, 27 Aug to 2:18 PM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 2:02 AM, 28 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:48 AM – 2:18 PM Best: aparahna: 1:28 PM – 2:18 PM | – |
| Brisbane | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 1:39 PM, 27 Aug to 2:18 PM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 2:02 AM, 28 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:06 AM – 2:18 PM Best: aparahna: 12:58 PM – 2:18 PM | – |
| Perth | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 11:39 AM, 27 Aug to 12:18 PM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 AM, 28 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:38 AM – 12:18 PM | – |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:57 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Mumbai | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:22 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Kolkata | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:17 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Chennai | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:57 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Bengaluru | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:08 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Hyderabad | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:01 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Ahmedabad | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:20 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Surat | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:21 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Pune | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:19 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Jaipur | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:04 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Lucknow | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:43 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Varanasi | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:37 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Patna | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:28 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Chandigarh | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 5:56 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Bhopal | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:01 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Fri 28 Aug | Purnima 9:09 AM, 27 Aug to 9:48 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 9:32 PM, 27 Aug Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it. Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 6:14 AM – 9:48 AM | – |
Panchang for Raksha Bandhan day: Thursday, August 27, 2026, Washington DC
- Tithi
- Shukla Purnima (ends 12:18 AM +1 day), then Pratipada (ends 12:27 AM +2 days)
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta (ends 4:46 PM), then Shatabhisha (ends 5:43 PM +1 day) Name letters for this nakshatra
- Yoga
- Atiganda (ends 9:58 PM), then Sukarma (ends 9:07 PM +1 day)
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) (ends 12:02 PM), then Bava (ends 12:18 AM +1 day), then Balava (ends 12:26 PM +1 day)
- Weekday
- Thursday (गुरुवार)
- Month
- Shravana (Amanta) · Shravana (Purnimanta)
- Tamil month
- Avani 11 (solar month)
- Year
- Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
- Sunrise
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 7:45 PM
- Moonrise
- 7:39 PM
- Moonset
- –
- Rahu Kaal
- 2:48 PM – 4:27 PM
- Yamaganda
- 6:32 AM – 8:11 AM
- Gulika Kalam
- 9:51 AM – 11:30 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:42 PM – 1:35 PM
- Brahma Muhurta
- 5:06 AM – 5:49 AM
About the festival
Raksha Bandhan, "the bond of protection", is kept on the full moon of Shravana, in late summer. A sister ties a rakhi, a decorated thread, on her brother's wrist, puts a tilak on his forehead, prays for his well-being and feeds him a sweet.
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Questions families ask
Why is Raksha Bandhan 2026 on a different day in India?
The date follows the tithi at a set time of day, and that moment falls on a different local day in each place. Washington DC: Thursday, August 27, 2026. India (New Delhi): Friday, August 28, 2026. In Washington DC: Purnima 11:39 PM, 26 Aug to 12:18 AM, 28 Aug; Bhadra ends 12:02 PM, 27 Aug. Purnima prevails at sunrise and for at least 3 muhurtas after it.
What are the Raksha Bandhan 2026 timings in my city?
Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Rakhi time (Purnima, after Bhadra): 12:02 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day. Find your city’s panchang
When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Raksha Bandhan is on Monday, August 16, 2027 in Washington DC. Raksha Bandhan 2027
How is the date found for my city?
Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.
Which rule sets the date of Raksha Bandhan?
Shravana Purnima, outside Bhadra (Vishti karana). The day Purnima prevails at sunrise if it lasts at least 3 muhurtas after that sunrise; otherwise the day before, after Bhadra ends. How we compute dates
The rule and its sources
Tradition: all traditions.
Rule sources
- Published panchang: Raksha Bandhan 2023
- Vratraj
- Wikipedia: Raksha Bandhan
- Dharmasindhu of Kashinatha Upadhyaya (Bombay: Nirnaya Sagar Press, 1888), part 2, Shravana, p. 49: Raksha Bandhan on the Purnima free of Bhadra that holds sunrise for more than three muhurtas, in aparahna or pradosha; if less than three muhurtas, on the day before, in pradosha, free of Bhadra
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Computed for 43 cities on Thursday, August 27, 2026
Rule: Shravana Purnima, outside Bhadra (Vishti karana). The day Purnima prevails at sunrise if it lasts at least 3 muhurtas after that sunrise; otherwise the day before, after Bhadra ends.
What the words mean: Purnima and Amavasya · Yoga and karana · Muhurat (muhurta)
Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.
Source and licence
- Our explanation
- Written for this site from the sources listed here, and checked against them. Free to quote with credit.
- Checked
- Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
- Updated
- October 27, 2026