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

Bhai Dooj 1986

Monday 3 November 1986

14609 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1986?
Bhai Dooj 1986 is on Monday 3 November 1986 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1986?
Bhai Dooj 1986 was 14609 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 1987?
Bhai Dooj 1987 is on Saturday 24 October 1987.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1986 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 Pratipada
NakshatraVishakha
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset5:34 PM
Rahu Kaal7:57 AM - 9:19 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
198514 NovemberThursdayView
19863 NovemberMondayThis page
198724 OctoberSaturdayView
198811 NovemberFridayView