Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date And Time in 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. The auspicious thread ceremony time (Shubh Muhurat) spans from 05:57 AM to 09:48 AM (or extended up to 01:24 PM, depending on regional calculations), as Bhadra Kaal ends before sunrise.
Raksha Bandhan means that the sister prays for her brother to be protected, and the sister prays for her brother to be protected by tying a Raksha Bandhan on his hand, hoping that nothing will happen to him.
In India, it is also known as Raksha Bandhan and is practised in various countries and places, including India, and it is also a custom to wear Raksha Bandhan between brothers and sisters. I have explained when Raksha Bandhan is and what time it is. You can see it in the paragraph above.