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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 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)
Read more about Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi).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.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 月曜日 | 8月3日 (月) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2021 | 日曜日 | 8月22日 (日) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2022 | 木曜日 | 8月11日 (木) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2023 | 水曜日 | 8月30日 (水) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2024 | 月曜日 | 8月19日 (月) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2025 | 土曜日 | 8月9日 (土) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2026 | 金曜日 | 8月28日 (金) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2027 | 火曜日 | 8月17日 (火) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2028 | 土曜日 | 8月5日 (土) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2029 | 木曜日 | 8月23日 (木) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| 2030 | 火曜日 | 8月13日 (火) | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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