Raksha Bandhan School Holiday Date 2023: When are schools closed for Rakhi?

Raksha Bandhan School Holiday Date 2023: Schools across the nation have proclaimed Raksha Bandhan and another approaching festival, Onam, to be holidays. Due to Onam, Kerala schools will be closed from August 28 to August 30, 2023; however, pupils and parents are uncertain about the Raksha Bandhan school holiday date.

Why have some schools proclaimed the Rakhi school holiday 2023 on August 30 while others have announced it on August 31?

This year, Raksha Bandhan will be observed on August 30, but owing to Bhadra Kaal, it can also be observed on August 31.

For the precise date of the Raksha Bandhan school break, pupils should consult the circulars issued by their respective schools.

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Raksha Bandhan 2023: The Time to Tie the Rakhi

Purnima Tithi will commence on 30 August at 10:45 AM, and Bhadra will begin at 11:00 AM and end at 9:03 PM, almost simultaneously. Therefore, during Bhadra people will not celebrate Rakhi, as it is considered unlucky to tie Rakhi during Bhadra Kaal.

Purnima Tithi will conclude on August 31 at 7:05 a.m., so if it is a Surya-Udaye Purnima, it will be deemed auspicious, and people can celebrate Rakhi on August 31. Therefore, people can celebrate Raksha Bandhan on August 30 after 9:00 PM or August 31 before 7:05 AM.