Raksha Bandhan 2027
What it is
Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, a promise of love and care.
Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
Questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2027?
Raksha Bandhan falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
What is Raksha Bandhan?
Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, a promise of love and care.
Families celebrate in many ways, and customs change from region to region and home to home. This page gives a short, kind overview for children and parents, not a rulebook. Dates were checked against Drik Panchang and Office Holidays.