Bhai Dooj 2028 Date — Thursday, October 19, 2028
When is Bhai Dooj in 2028? Bhai Dooj 2028 falls on Thursday, October 19, 2028.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 18 October 2028 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Wed, 18 October 2028 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 19 October 2028 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sun, 31 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Thu, 19 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Wed, 7 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Mon, 28 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Sun, 16 November 2031 |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2028
- Diwali 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 date — Tue, 17 October 2028
- Dhanteras 2028 date — Mon, 16 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Skanda Sashti 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Tulsi Vivah 2028 date — Sun, 29 October 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Kartik Purnima 2028 date — Thu, 2 November 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Tue, 3 October 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
- Ahoi Ashtami 2028 date — Fri, 10 November 2028
