Raksha Bandhan is basically a sacred thread of protection embellished with the love and affection of a sister for her brother, It is also called as Rakhi, It is falls on the full moon day of the month of Sravan (August-September). It is an important Hindu festival. Hindus wear a new holy thread and offer libations of water to the ancient Rishis on this day. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shraavan (as per Hindu calendar),i.e. in the months of July and August. As Rakhi is celebrated as per the Hindu calendar the dates may vary year after year.
Raksha Bandhan in 2016 is on Thursday, the 18th of August.