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.
Other years: Bhai Dooj 2025 date · Bhai Dooj 2027 date
Bhai Dooj 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:40 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:29 pm |
| Moonrise | 08:31 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:55 am – 05:47 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:05 pm – 01:26 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha |
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 Wed, 11 November 2026 or ask 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 | Bhai Dooj 2025 date |
| 2026 | Wed, 11 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Bhai Dooj 2027 date |
| 2028 | Bhai Dooj 2028 date |
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 — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date — Tue, 1 December 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
Bhai Dooj 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:05 pm – 01:26 pm | 06:40 am | 05:29 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:22 pm – 01:47 pm | 06:43 am | 06:01 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:03 pm – 01:30 pm | 06:16 am | 05:50 pm |
| Chennai | 11:52 am – 01:19 pm | 06:05 am | 05:39 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:59 am – 01:25 pm | 06:18 am | 05:41 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:20 am – 12:43 pm | 05:46 am | 04:54 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Wed, 11 November 2026.
