Raksha Bandhan 2025 in Vancouver

Friday, August 8, 2025

In short

Raksha Bandhan 2025 falls on Friday, August 8, 2025 in Vancouver. It is Shravana Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:56 AM and sunset 8:38 PM.

India: Aug 9, 2025

Also known as: Rakhi · Rakshabandhan · Rakhi Purnima

Vancouver timings

Date
Friday, August 8, 2025
Friday
Lunar date
Shravana Purnima
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
8:38 PM
Moonrise
8:50 PM
Moonset
4:43 AM
Today’s Panchang in Vancouver

What is Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan is the tying of the rakhi — a sister binds a thread on her brother’s wrist and he undertakes to protect her. It falls on the full moon of Shravana.

How it is observed

The thread should be tied during Aparahna, the afternoon window, and never during Bhadra, which is why the auspicious hours below matter more than the calendar date. Sweets and a gift follow the tying.

Other cities

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Other years

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Frequently asked questions

When is Raksha Bandhan 2025 in Vancouver?

Raksha Bandhan 2025 in Vancouver is on Friday, August 8, 2025. It falls on Shravana Purnima.

Is Raksha Bandhan 2025 on the same day in Vancouver as in India?

No. Raksha Bandhan is on Aug 8, 2025 in Vancouver but Aug 9, 2025 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Raksha Bandhan called?

Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi, Rakshabandhan, Rakhi Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.