In 2026, Raksha Bandhan festivities will take place on Friday, August 28. It’s essential to observe the Rakhi tying ceremony after the conclusion of Bhadra Kaal. The Shravana Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and ends the following day. Sisters will prepare a special thali with necessary items and tie the sacred Rakhi, invoking blessings for their brothers’ prosperity and happiness.