Festival date logic
Bhai Dooj 2026
भाई दूज
Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan.
Direct answer
When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.
Gregorian date
Wednesday, 11 November 2026Hindu 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 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 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 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
AnuradhaCommon observance
noneSignificance
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 Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Bhai Dooj 2026?
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 2026 on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.