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When is Raksha Bandhan 2016?

Raksha Bandhan 2016 started on Wednesday 17th Aug, 2016 (17/08/2016) 3195 days ago

What is Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bundhan means the "Bond of Protection". This festival celebrates the link between brothers and sisters. During this festival, a sister attaches a holy thread known as "Rakhi" around her brother's wrist. Then, the brother in turn, vows to look after his sister, and offers her a gift.

Dates for Raksha Bandhan from 2015 to 2024

The next occurrence of Raksha Bandhan is marked in red

When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Raksha Bandhan 2024MondayAug 19th 271 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2023WednesdayAug 30th 626 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2022ThursdayAug 11th 1010 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2021SaturdayAug 21st 1365 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2020MondayAug 3rd 1748 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2019WednesdayAug 14th 2103 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2018SundayAug 26th 2456 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2017MondayAug 7th 2840 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2016WednesdayAug 17th 3195 days ago
Raksha Bandhan 2015SaturdayAug 29th 3549 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateAug 17, 2016
When? Ended 3195 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Hindu Holidays

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