Raksha Bandhan is a optional holiday in India.
In 2026 it falls on Friday 28 August; in 2027 on Tuesday 17 August.
It is a regional holiday, observed in 7 of the country’s subdivisions.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 August | Saturday weekend | |
| 2026 | 28 August | Friday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 17 August | Tuesday | |
| 2028 | 5 August | Saturday weekend |