Bhai Dooj 2025 Date — Thursday, October 23, 2025
When is Bhai Dooj in 2025? Bhai Dooj 2025 falls on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Bhai Dooj 2024 date · Bhai Dooj 2026 date
Bhai Dooj 2025 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:26 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:43 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:57 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:45 am – 05:36 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:29 pm – 02:54 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Thu, 23 October 2025 or ask your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2025 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 21 October 2025 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Wed, 22 October 2025 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 23 October 2025 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Yama visited sister Yamuna; brothers receive tilak for long life; sibling bond festival.
How it is celebrated
Sister applies tilak, feeds brother sweets; gift exchange.
Puja timing
Dwitiya afternoon tilak ceremony.
Foods & offerings
Brother's favorite sweets and meal prepared by sister.
Rituals
- Sister prepares thali with lamp, tilak, sweets.
- Brother sits; tilak and aarti for protection.
- Exchange gifts and feast together.
Bhai Dooj dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Bhai Dooj 2024 date |
| 2025 | Thu, 23 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Bhai Dooj 2026 date |
| 2027 | Bhai Dooj 2027 date |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2025
- Govardhan Puja 2025 date — Wed, 22 October 2025
- Diwali 2025 date — Tue, 21 October 2025
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 date — Mon, 20 October 2025
- Chhath Puja 2025 date — Mon, 27 October 2025
- Dhanteras 2025 date — Sun, 19 October 2025
- Skanda Sashti 2025 date — Mon, 27 October 2025
- Tulsi Vivah 2025 date — Sun, 2 November 2025
- Karva Chauth 2025 date — Fri, 10 October 2025
- Kartik Purnima 2025 date — Wed, 5 November 2025
- Sharad Purnima 2025 date — Mon, 6 October 2025
- Ahoi Ashtami 2025 date — Wed, 12 November 2025
- Dussehra 2025 date — Thu, 2 October 2025
Bhai Dooj 2025 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm | 01:29 pm – 02:54 pm | 06:26 am | 05:43 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:45 pm | 01:49 pm – 03:16 pm | 06:35 am | 06:10 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:27 pm | 01:32 pm – 03:00 pm | 06:11 am | 05:56 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:16 pm | 01:21 pm – 02:49 pm | 06:00 am | 05:45 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:37 am – 12:23 pm | 01:27 pm – 02:54 pm | 06:11 am | 05:49 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:43 am | 12:46 pm – 02:12 pm | 05:36 am | 05:04 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 23 October 2025.
Bhai Dooj 2025 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Bhai Dooj 2025 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 23 October 2025 is 11:42 am – 12:27 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
