What to say
Raksha Bandhan wishes for your sister
Raksha Bandhan is on 28 August 2026. Brothers traditionally send something back, and a forwarded image is the easiest thing to spot as a forward.
These are written for a real sister, including the ones you argue with.
Short wishes
- Happy Raksha Bandhan. You have been looking after me longer than I have admitted.
- Happy Rakhi to the only person allowed to say that to me.
- You tie the thread, I hold up my end. Same as always. Happy Raksha Bandhan.
- Happy Rakhi. I got the better deal in this arrangement and we both know it.
- Happy Raksha Bandhan. Call me when you need anything. I mean anything.
When you are apart
- The rakhi will be late this year and the promise is not. Look after yourself. If anything at all goes wrong, I am one call away and I will find a flight. Happy Raksha Bandhan.
- I have spent this week realising how much of who I am came from growing up next to you. Happy Rakhi.
रक्षा बंधन की शुभकामनाएँ (Hindi)
- रक्षा बंधन मुबारक। तुमने हमेशा मुझे संभाला है, माना कम है।
- राखी की शुभकामनाएँ। कुछ भी हो, फ़ोन कर देना। कुछ भी मतलब कुछ भी।
- इस बार दूर हूँ, वादा वहीं का वहीं है। हैप्पी राखी।
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When is Raksha Bandhan 2026?
Friday 28 August 2026.
What do brothers send on Rakhi?
Traditionally a gift and a promise of protection. If you are far away, something personal and specific beats something expensive and generic.