Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia, and among people around the world influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet, called the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers. The sisters symbolically protect the brothers, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.

Raksha Bandhan is observed in Hinduism. The summary above comes from Wikipedia, where you can read about the history and traditions of this observance.

Raksha Bandhan falls on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.