# Raksha Bandhan 2026 timing and eclipse details > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/raksha-bandhan-2026-observance-details > Updated: 2026-08-27T07:14:12.000Z. Sources: 94. Developments: 7. Raksha Bandhan 2026 is observed on Friday, August 28, following the Shravan Purnima period. While the Purnima Tithi begins on August 27, the festival is celebrated on the 28th based on Udayatithi. Because the inauspicious Bhadra period is expected to end before sunrise on August 28, celebrations are anticipated to be free from Bhadra obstacles. A deep partial lunar eclipse is scheduled for August 28, with approximately 93 to 96 percent of the moon entering Earth’s deep shadow between 6:53 AM and 12:31 PM. Although visible in parts of the Americas, Europe, and Africa, it will not be visible in India. Consequently, religious authorities indicate that ‘Sutak Kaal’ will not apply in India, allowing traditional rituals, prayer, and eating to proceed without restrictions. National leaders and prominent figures have participated in various ceremonial activities. President Droupadi Murmu hosted students from Tripura at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where they tied rakhis to her, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated with schoolgirls at his residence. In Gujarat, police ‘She Teams’ marked the occasion by visiting senior citizens and tying rakhis to the Director General of Police and other officials. Regional and social variations continue to characterize the observance. In Madhya Pradesh, prisoners in jails such as Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Khandwa celebrated by having sisters tie rakhis under strict security. Other unique gestures include traffic police in Kamareddy promoting helmet safety, and individual emotional moments, such as a sister tying a rakhi to her brother while he was on duty as an RTC bus driver in Hyderabad. ## Claims - The eclipse will not be visible from India because the moon will be below the horizon during the event. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sutak rules are only applicable if the eclipse is visible in a specific region or country. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Because the eclipse is not visible in India, Sutak rules and restrictions do not apply to the country. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The eclipse will be visible in parts of North and South America, Europe, and Africa. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Astrologers advise against gifting items made of iron, glass, or aluminum to sisters on Raksha Bandhan. (single source) - Gifting black items is discouraged as the color is considered a symbol of negativity. (single source) - Acharya Indu Prakash states that sisters performing zodiac-based charity can help remove obstacles from their brothers' lives. (single source) - During the Rakhi ceremony, the brother should face East or North. (single source) - It is prohibited for the brother to face South during the ritual. (single source) - Brothers are advised to cover their heads with a handkerchief or cap during the ceremony. (single source) - The lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026, is a partial lunar eclipse. (single source) - The eclipse will reach its maximum depth when approximately 96 percent of the moon enters Earth's deep shadow. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Raksha Bandhan celebrated across India with diverse cultural observances India celebrates Raksha Bandhan with widespread festivities, including ceremonies at Rashtrapati Bhavan with President Murmu, celebrations with PM Modi, and special observances in prisons and police departments 76 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raksha-bandhan-2026-auspicious-timings-and-global-traditions ### 2026-08-22: Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, lunar eclipse, and gifting trends Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 28, 2026. Despite a lunar eclipse occurring that day, celebrations in India will proceed without religious restrictions as the eclipse will not be visible. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/noise-junior-introduces-smart-technology-for-raksha-bandhan ### 2026-08-20: Raksha Bandhan 2026: Auspicious timings and lunar eclipse details Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on August 28. The most auspicious time for tying rakhis is 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM, avoiding Bhadra and Rahu Kaal. A lunar eclipse will occur but will not be visible in India. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raksha-bandhan-2026-date-and-auspicious-timings ### 2026-08-17: Raksha Bandhan 2026: Auspicious timing and astrological alignments Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 28, 2026. The festival will be free from Bhadra interference, though a lunar eclipse will occur that is not visible in India. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raksha-bandhan-2026-to-be-celebrated-without-bhadra-interference ### 2026-08-15: Lunar Eclipse 2026 to coincide with Raksha Bandhan A partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 28, 2026, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The eclipse will not be visible in India, meaning no religious restrictions will apply locally. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raksha-bandhan-2026-coincides-with-lunar-eclipse ### 2026-08-08: Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, auspicious timings, and traditions Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be observed on Friday, August 28. The festival features favorable timings due to the absence of Bhadra, with auspicious Rakhi-tying hours from 05:57 AM to 09:48 AM. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raksha-bandhan-2026-date-auspicious-timings-and-traditions ### 2026-08-05: Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date Set for August 27 Amid Lunar Eclipse Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on August 27 in India, despite a lunar eclipse on August 28, as the auspicious Shravan Purnima period falls on the 27th. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raksha-bandhan-2026-date-set-for-august-27-amid-lunar-eclipse --- Cite as: Raksha Bandhan 2026 timing and eclipse details. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/raksha-bandhan-2026-observance-details