Raksha Bandhan 2026 in UAE: date and local timings
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) 2026 falls on Friday 28 August 2026 in all 3 UAE cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 28 August 2026 – the same day. The rule: Shravana pournami at sunrise. In Dubai the sunrise on 28 August 2026 runs 5:57 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 27 August 2026 7:39 AM to 28 August 2026 8:18 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Friday 28 August 2026 | 5:57 AM | 27 August 2026 7:39 AM – 28 August 2026 8:18 AM |
| Abu Dhabi | Friday 28 August 2026 | 6:02 AM | 27 August 2026 7:39 AM – 28 August 2026 8:18 AM |
| Sharjah | Friday 28 August 2026 | 5:57 AM | 27 August 2026 7:39 AM – 28 August 2026 8:18 AM |
FAQ
When is Raksha Bandhan 2026 in UAE?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday 28 August 2026 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah.
Is Raksha Bandhan on the same day in UAE and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 28 August 2026.
How is the date of Raksha Bandhan decided?
Shravana pournami at sunrise.
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