Raksha Bandhan 2027
Raksha Bandhan 2027 falls on Tuesday, August 17, 2027.
Date and Panchanga Basis
- Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2027 (also observed as Rakhi)
- Rule: Shravana Purnima; the rakhi is tied while the Purnima prevails, avoiding Bhadra.
- Reckoning: amanta lunar months; date fixed by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi).
This date is computed from sidereal Sun and Moon positions (Swiss-precision Meeus ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa), not copied from a stored calendar. Regional almanacs that apply a different local rule can occasionally differ by one day; where a festival anchors to a specific hour, such as midnight for Janmashtami or midday for Ganesh Chaturthi, the matching classical rule is used.
Significance
Raksha Bandhan on the Shravana full moon binds the protective thread between siblings. Almanacs attend closely to the Bhadra (Vishti karana) window on this day, since tying the rakhi during Bhadra is traditionally avoided.
Timing Your Observance
A festival date names the day; a muhurta names the hour. For puja timing on August 17, consult the day's panchanga: the prevailing tithi and nakshatra, the choghadiya windows, and the Rahu Kaal period to avoid. The daily panchang, choghadiya timings, and Rahu Kaal calculator cover this for your city, and the birth chart calculator shows how the day's sky sits against your own chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2027?
Raksha Bandhan 2027 falls on Tuesday, August 17, 2027. Shravana Purnima; the rakhi is tied while the Purnima prevails, avoiding Bhadra.
How is the Raksha Bandhan date decided?
The date follows the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi) in amanta lunar-month reckoning. This page computes it from sidereal Sun and Moon longitudes (Lahiri ayanamsa) rather than a stored table.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, 2026.