New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Raksha Bandhan 2026 has already sparked the familiar annual debate: Is Rakhi on August 27 or August 28? The confusion stems from the fact that the Purnima tithi, on which the festival is observed, begins on August 27 but continues into the following morning.

For those following the festival in Delhi, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Raksha Bandhan is observed on Shravan Purnima, the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. In Delhi, the Purnima tithi begins at 9:08 am on August 27 and ends at 9:48 am on August 28.

This overlap explains why August 27 may also appear in some calendars and panchangs. However, the festival date is traditionally determined by the presence of the relevan...