Bhai Dooj 2026 Date — Wednesday, November 11, 2026
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026? Bhai Dooj 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 9 November 2026 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tue, 10 November 2026 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 11 November 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Thu, 23 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Wed, 11 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Sun, 31 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Thu, 19 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Wed, 7 November 2029 |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Tulsi Vivah 2026 date — Sat, 21 November 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Kartik Purnima 2026 date — Tue, 24 November 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Mon, 26 October 2026
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date — Tue, 1 December 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Wed, 21 October 2026
