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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 Janai Purnima a Public Holiday?
Janai Purnima is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings.
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About Janai Purnima
Read more about Janai Purnima.Janai Purnima Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2024.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thu | Aug 18 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Aug 7 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Sun | Aug 26 | Janai Purnima | Observance |
| 2019 | Thu | Aug 15 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Aug 3 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Aug 22 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Aug 12 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Aug 30 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Aug 19 | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
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