Raksha Bandhan Dates. When is Raksha Bandhan in Nepal?
Raksha Bandhan is a public holiday in Nepal. The table below lists available dates for Raksha Bandhan in Nepal. Dates awaiting confirmation are marked provisional.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thursday | August 18 | Janai Purnima |
| 2017 | Monday | August 7 | Janai Purnima |
| 2018 | Sunday | August 26 | Janai Purnima |
| 2019 | Thursday | August 15 | Janai Purnima |
| 2020 | Monday | August 3 | Janai Purnima |
| 2021 | Sunday | August 22 | Janai Purnima |
| 2022 | Friday | August 12 | Janai Purnima |
| 2023 | Wednesday | August 30 | Janai Purnima |
| 2024 | Monday | August 19 | Janai Purnima |
| 2025 | Saturday | August 9 | Janai Purnima |
| 2026 | Friday | August 28 | Janai Purnima |
| 2027 | Tuesday | August 17 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2028 | Saturday | August 5 | Raksha Bandhan |
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