Festival calendar
Bhai Dooj 2026: date and how it is observed
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Date
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Tithi
Kartik Shukla Dwitiya
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is the last day of the Diwali festivities. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, remembering Yama's visit to his sister Yamuna.
How Bhai Dooj is observed
- Sisters apply tilak, perform aarti and offer sweets to their brothers.
- Brothers give gifts and promise to protect their sisters.
More festivals in 2026
- Lohri
- Makar Sankranti
- Vasant Panchami
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Ugadi & Gudi Padwa
- Ram Navami
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Guru Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sharad Navratri
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Sharad Purnima
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Kartik Purnima
- Diwali (Deepavali)
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Bhai Dooj celebrated on?
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Bhai Dooj celebrated?
Bhai Dooj is the last day of the Diwali festivities. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, remembering Yama's visit to his sister Yamuna.
Can the date of Bhai Dooj differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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