Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Winnipeg. It is Shravana Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Rakhi Tying Muhurat is 2:51 PM – 5:36 PM. Sunrise is 6:38 AM and sunset 8:20 PM.
Also known as: Rakhi · Rakshabandhan · Rakhi Purnima
Winnipeg timings
Date
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Thursday
Lunar date
Shravana Purnima
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moonrise
8:14 PM
Moonset
5:50 AM
Shubh muhurat in Winnipeg
Rakhi Tying Muhurat2:51 PM – 5:36 PM
Bhadra — avoid10:39 PM – 11:02 AMAug 26, 2026
Abhijit Muhurat1:02 PM – 1:56 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid3:12 PM – 4:55 PM
Windows are computed for this city — the tithi decides which are valid, so they shift with your location and are not the Indian times. Abhijit and Rahu Kaal belong to the day itself rather than to the festival.
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.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Winnipeg is on Thursday, August 27, 2026. It falls on Shravana Purnima.
What is the Rakhi Tying Muhurat for Raksha Bandhan in Winnipeg?
Rakhi Tying Muhurat in Winnipeg on Aug 27, 2026 is 2:51 PM – 5:36 PM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.
Is there Bhadra during Raksha Bandhan in Winnipeg?
Yes — Bhadra runs 10:39 PM – 11:02 AM in Winnipeg on Aug 27, 2026. Auspicious beginnings are avoided while it lasts. The muhurat above (2:51 PM – 5:36 PM) already excludes it, so that window is clear.
Is Raksha Bandhan 2026 on the same day in Winnipeg as in India?
No. Raksha Bandhan is on Aug 27, 2026 in Winnipeg but Aug 28, 2026 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.