Countdown to Raksha Bandhan
Got the perfect rakhi picked out yet? Raksha Bandhan's date changes each year with the lunar calendar — this countdown shows the 2026 date in days, hours, and minutes so siblings can plan ahead.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Next occurrence
Friday, August 28, 2026
134
Days
20
Weeks
4.4
Months
Upcoming countdowns
Frequently asked questions
Does the count include today?
No — the count shows full days remaining. If Raksha Bandhan is tomorrow, the count shows 1.
What timezone is used?
The day count and live timer are both based on your local date and time.
How are leap years handled?
The date logic uses standard JavaScript Date arithmetic, which correctly accounts for leap years.