Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date and Time: Raksha Bandhan in 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28. The Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and concludes on August 28. This timing confirms August 28 as the official celebration date for Rakhi. The auspicious Rakhi tying muhurat in New Delhi is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am. Bhadra ends before sunrise, allowing the ceremony to proceed without delay.