Bhai Dooj 2031 Date — Sunday, November 16, 2031
When is Bhai Dooj in 2031? Bhai Dooj 2031 falls on Sunday, November 16, 2031.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2031 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 14 November 2031 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 15 November 2031 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 16 November 2031 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2030 | Mon, 28 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Sun, 16 November 2031 |
| 2032 | Fri, 5 November 2032 |
| 2033 | Tue, 25 October 2033 |
| 2034 | Mon, 13 November 2034 |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2031
- Govardhan Puja 2031 date — Sat, 15 November 2031
- Diwali 2031 date — Fri, 14 November 2031
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2031 date — Thu, 13 November 2031
- Chhath Puja 2031 date — Thu, 20 November 2031
- Dhanteras 2031 date — Wed, 12 November 2031
- Skanda Sashti 2031 date — Thu, 20 November 2031
- Tulsi Vivah 2031 date — Tue, 25 November 2031
- Kartik Purnima 2031 date — Fri, 28 November 2031
- Karva Chauth 2031 date — Mon, 3 November 2031
- Sharad Purnima 2031 date — Thu, 30 October 2031
- Ahoi Ashtami 2031 date — Sun, 7 December 2031
- Dussehra 2031 date — Sat, 25 October 2031
