Raksha Bandhan Dates. When is Raksha Bandhan in United Kingdom?
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 Raksha Bandhan is officially marked and celebrated in United Kingdom over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tuesday | August 24 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2011 | Saturday | August 13 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2012 | Wednesday | August 1 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2013 | Tuesday | August 20 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2014 | Sunday | August 10 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2015 | Saturday | August 29 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2016 | Thursday | August 18 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2017 | Monday | August 7 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2018 | Sunday | August 26 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2019 | Thursday | August 15 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2020 | Monday | August 3 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2021 | Sunday | August 22 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2022 | Thursday | August 11 | Raksha Bandhan |
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