Rakhi: the bond between brothers and sisters
Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Australia
was on Friday 28 August 2026
Raksha Bandhan, also written Rakhi or Rakshabandhan, falls on Friday 28 August 2026. Rakhi: the bond between brothers and sisters, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Raksha Bandhan 2026
Organisers usually publish Raksha Bandhan programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 by city
Raksha Bandhan in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Raksha Bandhan programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Australia?
Friday 28 August 2026. was on Friday 28 August 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Raksha Bandhan in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Raksha Bandhan?
Rakhi: the bond between brothers and sisters. It is also written Rakhi or Rakshabandhan.
Are Raksha Bandhan events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Raksha Bandhan event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.