Festival date and tithi
Bhai Dooj 2026
भाई दूज
Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan.
At a glance
When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.
Also known as: Bhaiya Dooj 2026, Bhau Beej 2026, Bhai Phota 2026, Bhai Beej 2026, Bhai Tika 2026.
- Date
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik
- Tithi checked at
- Aparahna (afternoon)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya (2nd day of the bright fortnight in Kartik), with the date checked during aparahna in the afternoon. It celebrates the sibling bond when Yama visited his sister Yamuna, typically in October-November.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 10 November 2026, with Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedBhai Dooj 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
AnuradhaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates the bond between siblings.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Bhai Dooj 2026?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Bhai Dooj 2026?
Bhai Dooj is observed on Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.