Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj 2026 is observed on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — it follows dvitiya of shukla paksha, kartika.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 11 November 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Bhai Dooj — the second day after Diwali — celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life; brothers offer gifts in return.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 3 November 2024 (past)
- 2025 23 October 2025 (past)
- 2026 11 November 2026
- 2027 31 October 2027
- 2028 19 October 2028
- 2029 7 November 2029
- 2030 28 October 2030
- 2031 16 November 2031
- 2032 5 November 2032
- 2033 25 October 2033
- 2034 13 November 2034
- 2035 2 November 2035
- 2036 21 October 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is observed on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The festival follows dvitiya of shukla paksha, kartika.
What is Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj — the second day after Diwali — celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life; brothers offer gifts in return.
Who observes Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Bhai Dooj change every year?
Bhai Dooj is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on dvitiya of shukla paksha, kartika. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.