Festival India Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika

Bhai Dooj 1826

Wednesday 1 November 1826

73062 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1826?
Bhai Dooj 1826 is on Wednesday 1 November 1826 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1826?
Bhai Dooj 1826 was 73062 days ago.
Is Bhai Dooj a public holiday in India?
No. Bhai Dooj is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Bhai Dooj 1827?
Bhai Dooj 1827 is on Monday 22 October 1827.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1826 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali, closing the Diwali festival.

Significance

Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, based on the story of Yama visiting his sister Yamuna.

How it is celebrated

  • Sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers
  • Brothers give gifts and a promise of protection
  • Shared family meal

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Dwitiya
NakshatraVishakha
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:58 AM
Sunset5:57 PM
Rahu Kaal12:28 PM - 1:50 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
182512 NovemberSaturdayView
18261 NovemberWednesdayThis page
182722 OctoberMondayView
18289 NovemberSundayView