Festival date logic
Bhai Dooj 2028
भाई दूज
Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan.
Direct answer
When is Bhai Dooj 2028?
Bhai Dooj 2028 is on Thursday, 19 October 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.
Gregorian date
Thursday, 19 October 2028Hindu date
Shukla Dwitiya, KartikObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 19 October 2028, with Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyBhai Dooj 2028 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
SwatiCommon observance
noneSignificance
Celebrates the bond between siblings.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Bhai Dooj 2028?
Bhai Dooj 2028 is on Thursday, 19 October 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Bhai Dooj 2028?
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 2028 on Thursday, 19 October 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.