Raksha Bandhan 2026: Know the shubh muhurat to tie Rakhi on August 28

Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on August 28, with the focus on the shubh muhurat for tying Rakhi. The timing is central for families planning the ritual in keeping with tradition.Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on August 28, with the focus on the shubh muhurat for tying Rakhi. (Photo: ITG)Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. The festival is observed on the full moon day, or Purnima Tithi, in the Hindu month of Shravana. While tying a Rakhi in the morning is a common tradition in many parts of North India, the timing of the ceremony is important according to the Hindu Panchang.For 2026, the Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony time is from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM in New Delhi, according to Drik Panchang. The Purnima Tithi begins at 9:08 AM on August 27 and ends at 9:48 AM on August 28.BHADRA ENDS BEFORE SUNRISEOne of the key factors to consider while deciding the Rakhi ceremony timing is Bhadra. Hindu religious traditions generally advise avoiding auspicious ceremonies during Bhadra.According to the Panchang details for Raksha Bandhan 2026, Bhadra will end before sunrise on August 28. This means the Rakhi ceremony does not face the usual Bhadra-related restriction during the morning on the festival day. However, the most suitable period for Raksha Bandhan rituals is traditionally considered to be Aparahna, which refers to the late afternoon period. If Aparahna is not available, Pradosh time can also be considered suitable for Raksha Bandhan rituals.WHEN SHOULD YOU TIE RAKHI?The Rakhi ceremony time listed for New Delhi on August 28 is 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM. However, traditions recommend checking the local Panchang before performing the ceremony, as timings can vary depending on the city. The Purnima Tithi will end at 9:48 AM on August 28, marking the end of the full-moon period associated with Raksha Bandhan.WHY IS BHADRA AVOIDED?Bhadra is traditionally considered an inauspicious period for performing auspicious activities. Religious texts advise devotees to wait until Bhadra ends before conducting the Raksha Bandhan ceremony.This is particularly relevant because Bhadra can sometimes overlap with the first half of Purnima Tithi. Therefore, simply checking whether it is Raksha Bandhan morning is not enough; devotees are advised to check the Bhadra timings as well.In North India, tying Rakhi in the morning is a common practice. However, according to Drik Panchang, the timing should ideally be determined using the local Panchang rather than following a fixed morning ritual.RAKSHA BANDHAN 2026: KEY TIMINGSRaksha Bandhan: Friday, August 28, 2026Purnima Tithi begins: 9:08 AM, August 27Purnima Tithi ends: 9:48 AM, August 28Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony: 5:57 AM to 9:48 AMBhadra: Ends before sunrise on August 28Location for timings: New Delhi, IndiaSince Panchang timings are location-specific, people celebrating Raksha Bandhan outside New Delhi should check the timings for their respective city before performing the Rakhi ceremony.- EndsPublished By: Chaitanya DhawanPublished On: Aug 23, 2026 12:31 IST