Raksha Bandhan 2024 in India

Raksha Bandhan Day, which is observed on August 19, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a Regional Holiday in many countries.

Is Raksha Bandhan a Regional Holiday in India?

Yes, Raksha Bandhan is a Regional Holiday in India. A regional holiday is a day off designated by a specific region or local jurisdiction within a country. Unlike national holidays, which are observed nationwide, regional holidays are specific to a particular area or state. These holidays may be based on local traditions, historical events, or cultural significance relevant to that specific region. As a result, the observance of regional holidays can vary from one area to another within a country.

New Year Observances days

Year	Day	Date	Holiday Name	Comments
2018	Sunday	August 26	Raksha Bandhan	Several states
2019	Thursday	August 15	Raksha Bandhan	Several states. Shravana Purnima
2020	Monday	August 03	Raksha Bandhan	Several states. Shravana Purnima
2021	Sunday	August 22	Raksha Bandhan	Several states
2022	Thursday	August 11	Raksha Bandhan	Several states
2023	Wednesday	August 30	Raksha Bandhan	Several states
2023	Thursday	August 31	Raksha Bandhan	Several states
2024	Monday	August 19	Raksha Bandhan	Several states
2025	Saturday	August 09	Raksha Bandhan	Several states

National Language of India

Name:Hindi
Native:हिन्दी
Code:hi

Name:English
Native:English
Code:en

Country Information of India

Name:India
Capital:New Delhi
Country Code:IN
Emoji:🇮🇳
Phone code:91
Unicode:U+1F1EE U+1F1F3
Currency:INR
Currency Symbol:₹