Brother and sister celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Photo by: Mukesh WaniRaksha Bandhan for the year 2018 is celebrated/ observed on Saturday, August 25.
Raksha Bandhan also known as Rakhi Purnima or Rakhi is a Hindu festival celebrated in the month of August. The festival emphasizes on the love between brothers and sisters.
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| Raksha Bandhan | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Raksha Bandhan, Rakshabandhan, Rakhi, Saluno, Silono, Rakri |
| Type: | Observance, Hindu |
| When: | Full Moon (Purnima) of Shrawan on Hindu Calendar |
How many days to Raksha Bandhan 2018?
Saturday, August 25th is the 236 day of the 2018 calendar year with -1 month, -27 days until the celebration/ observance of Raksha Bandhan 2018.
August 2018 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 - Sun | Friendship Day 2018 | Observance | -78 |
| Aug 15 - Wed | Assumption of Mary 2018 | Christian | -68 |
| Aug 19 - Sun | National Aviation Day 2018 | Observance | -64 |
| Aug 21 - Tues | Day of Arafat 2018 | Muslim | -62 |
| Aug 21 - Tues | Senior Citizens Day 2018 | Observance | -62 |
| Aug 21 - Tues | Eid al-Adha 2018 | Muslim | -62 |
| Aug 25 - Sat | Raksha Bandhan 2018 | Hindu | -58 |
| Aug 26 - Sun | Women's Equality Day 2018 | Observance | -57 |