Bhai Dooj 2036 Date — Tuesday, October 21, 2036
When is Bhai Dooj in 2036? Bhai Dooj 2036 falls on Tuesday, October 21, 2036.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2036 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 19 October 2036 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Mon, 20 October 2036 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 21 October 2036 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2035 | Fri, 2 November 2035 |
| 2036 | Tue, 21 October 2036 |
| 2037 | Mon, 9 November 2037 |
| 2038 | Fri, 29 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Thu, 17 November 2039 |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2036
- Govardhan Puja 2036 date — Mon, 20 October 2036
- Diwali 2036 date — Sun, 19 October 2036
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2036 date — Sat, 18 October 2036
- Chhath Puja 2036 date — Sat, 25 October 2036
- Dhanteras 2036 date — Fri, 17 October 2036
- Skanda Sashti 2036 date — Sat, 25 October 2036
- Tulsi Vivah 2036 date — Fri, 31 October 2036
- Karva Chauth 2036 date — Thu, 9 October 2036
- Kartik Purnima 2036 date — Mon, 3 November 2036
- Sharad Purnima 2036 date — Sun, 5 October 2036
- Ahoi Ashtami 2036 date — Tue, 11 November 2036
- Dussehra 2036 date — Mon, 29 September 2036
