Festival date logic

Bhai Dooj 2027

भाई दूज

Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan.

Direct answer

When is Bhai Dooj 2027?

Bhai Dooj 2027 is on Sunday, 31 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.

Gregorian date

Sunday, 31 October 2027

Hindu date

Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya (2nd day of bright fortnight in Kartik). Two days after Diwali, it celebrates the sibling bond when Yama visited his sister Yamuna, typically in October-November.

For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 31 October 2027, with Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

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Bhai Dooj 2027 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Common observance

none

Significance

Celebrates the bond between siblings.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Sisters apply tilakExchange giftsSpecial meal

Observed in

Pan-India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Bhai Dooj 2027?

Bhai Dooj 2027 is on Sunday, 31 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.

What is the tithi for Bhai Dooj 2027?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Bhai Dooj.

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.

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Citation summary

Samvat lists Bhai Dooj 2027 on Sunday, 31 October 2027 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.