Raksha Bandhan 2026 is observed on Friday, August 28, 2026, according to the outlets. All reporting ties the festival to Purnima-related timings, which are part of the broader Muhurat calculations for rakhi tying and related rituals.
Times of India and Mint note that Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and continues through August 28, which is why some people may see conflicting references to August 27 versus August 28. Mint specifically addresses this confusion and also discusses Bhadra Kaal considerations alongside the auspicious period for tying rakhi.
For practical guidance, Times of India provides city-wise rakhi-tying windows. It says in New Delhi the auspicious muhurat is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am, while in Mumbai it is from 6:22 am to 9:48 am. NDTV similarly focuses on date confirmation and sharing shubh muhurat, Purnima tithi, and puja/tying timing details, though without adding the same city-by-city breakdown in the provided excerpt.
