Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August - the perfect time to celebrate the bond between siblings. Here's the date and muhurat, the best festive things to do in Delhi-NCR this August, and some memorable trip ideas to gift.
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. In Sanskrit, raksha means protection and bandhan means bond — a sister ties a sacred thread (rakhi) on her brother''s wrist, praying for his wellbeing, and he promises to protect and support her. It is celebrated on the full-moon day (Purnima) of the month of Shravan.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 date & muhurat
- Date: Friday, 28 August 2026 (Shravan Purnima).
- Good news for 2026: the inauspicious Bhadra period ends before sunrise, so the whole morning is clear and auspicious for tying the rakhi — roughly from early morning onwards.
- Muhurat timings shift slightly by city — do check your local panchang for the exact window.
Rakhi isn''t just a thread — it''s a promise. And the best promises are the ones you make into memories together.
Where to celebrate in Delhi-NCR this August
If you''re in Delhi or Gurgaon around Raksha Bandhan, the festive season brings some lovely events to enjoy with family:
- Free Teej Utsav — Bikaner House, Delhi: a celebration of the Teej festival with crafts, culture and festivities. 15–24 August, 11 AM – 9 PM, and it''s free to attend — a great cultural outing before Rakhi.
- Wonder Street Carnival — Leisure Valley, Gurgaon: a big carnival with rides, food and entertainment, on from 16 August to 20 September. Suitable for ages 3 and above — perfect for a family day out with younger siblings.
Please verify the latest dates, timings and ticket details with the organisers before you go, as event schedules can change.
Gift an experience: sibling getaway ideas
Chocolates and gadgets are lovely — but a trip together is a gift you both remember forever. This Raksha Bandhan, think about gifting an experience:
- A quick weekend escape to the hills or a nearby getaway — easy to plan around the long weekend.
- The Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — a fun, easy first trip to take with your sibling. See our Golden Triangle group tour.
- A shared pilgrimage, like the Vaishno Devi Yatra — meaningful and memorable together.
- Join a community group trip and travel with like-minded people — browse our group departures.
Planning tip
The Rakhi weekend and the following weeks fall in a busy travel season. If you want to surprise your sibling with a trip, book early for the best stays and fares — and tell us if it''s a gift, so we can add a little something special.
Make this Rakhi count
Whether it''s a carnival in Gurgaon, a cultural evening at Bikaner House, or a getaway to the mountains, spend the day making memories. Explore all our trips on the All Trips page, or tell us your dates and we''ll plan the perfect sibling trip with a free quote in 24 hours.