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Raksha Bandhan 2025 in the United States

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 a Public Holiday?

Raksha Bandhan is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings.

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About Raksha Bandhan

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Raksha Bandhan Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2008–2030.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2008SatAug 16Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2009WedAug 5Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2010TueAug 24Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2011SatAug 13Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2012WedAug 1Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2013TueAug 20Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2014SunAug 10Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2015SatAug 29Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2016WedAug 17Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2017MonAug 7Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2018SatAug 25Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2019WedAug 14Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2020MonAug 3Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2021SatAug 21Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2022ThuAug 11Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2023WedAug 30Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2024MonAug 19Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2025FriAug 8Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2026ThuAug 27Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2027MonAug 16Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2028FriAug 4Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2029ThuAug 23Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday
2030MonAug 12Raksha BandhanHindu Holiday

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