Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival in August celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters with a protective thread.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
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- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
On Raksha Bandhan sisters tie a rakhi, a decorated thread, around their brothers' wrists, and brothers give gifts and promise their care in return. It falls on the full moon of the month of Shravan and is a notable gifting date in UK South Asian communities. Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and can vary by a day between regions and communities.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 17 August 2027 | UK, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
Questions and answers
When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday 17 August 2027. The organiser has confirmed this date.
Who organises Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is organised by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
Where is Raksha Bandhan marked?
Raksha Bandhan is marked in the UK, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against four sources, including BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: festival list 2026. They were last checked on 19 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: festival list 2026
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: festival list 2027
- ICAR-CPCRI (Government of India) restricted holidays 2026
- Government of India (DoPT) holiday list 2027, circulated by Department of Posts
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