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.
Other years: Bhai Dooj 2027 date · Bhai Dooj 2029 date
Bhai Dooj 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:24 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:47 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:36 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:43 am – 05:34 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 am – 12:28 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:31 pm – 02:56 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Nakshatra | Swati |
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, 19 October 2028 or ask 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 | Bhai Dooj 2027 date |
| 2028 | Thu, 19 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Bhai Dooj 2029 date |
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 — Mon, 2 October 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
- Ahoi Ashtami 2028 date — Fri, 10 November 2028
Bhai Dooj 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:43 am – 12:28 pm | 01:31 pm – 02:56 pm | 06:24 am | 05:47 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:46 pm | 01:50 pm – 03:17 pm | 06:33 am | 06:12 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:28 pm | 01:32 pm – 03:01 pm | 06:10 am | 05:58 pm |
| Chennai | 11:30 am – 12:17 pm | 01:22 pm – 02:50 pm | 05:59 am | 05:47 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:37 am – 12:24 pm | 01:28 pm – 02:56 pm | 06:10 am | 05:51 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:58 am – 11:44 am | 12:47 pm – 02:14 pm | 05:34 am | 05:07 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 19 October 2028.
Bhai Dooj 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Bhai Dooj 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 19 October 2028 is 11:43 am – 12:28 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
