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Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) 2024 in India

Raksha Bandhan (or Raksha Bandhana) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters, and families, on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima), or around July and August. This day is also called Brother and Sister Day.

Is Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) a Public Holiday?

Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in India allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings.

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About Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)

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Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) Observances

Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019ThuAug 15Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2020MonAug 3Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2021SunAug 22Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2022ThuAug 11Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2023WedAug 30Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2024MonAug 19Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2025SatAug 9Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2026FriAug 28Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2027TueAug 17Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2028SatAug 5Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday
2029ThuAug 23Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Restricted Holiday

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