Janai Purnima Dates. When is Janai Purnima in Nepal?
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister. In the table below, you will find when Janai Purnima is officially marked and celebrated in Nepal over a span of 15 years.
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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 |
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