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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 | 木曜日 | 8月18日 (木) | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | 月曜日 | 8月7日 (月) | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | 日曜日 | 8月26日 (日) | Janai Purnima | Observance |
| 2019 | 木曜日 | 8月15日 (木) | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | 月曜日 | 8月3日 (月) | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | 日曜日 | 8月22日 (日) | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | 金曜日 | 8月12日 (金) | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | 水曜日 | 8月30日 (水) | Janai Purnima | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | 月曜日 | 8月19日 (月) | Janai Purnima | Public 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.
