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

Bhai Dooj 2242

Wednesday 26 October 2242

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When is Bhai Dooj 2242?
Bhai Dooj 2242 is on Wednesday 26 October 2242 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2242?
78879 days from today (Sunday 8 November 2026).
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 2243?
Bhai Dooj 2243 is on Tuesday 14 November 2243.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2242 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
YogaPriti
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:25 AM
Sunset5:45 PM
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM - 1:30 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:28 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
22415 NovemberFridayView
224226 OctoberWednesdayThis page
224314 NovemberTuesdayView
22443 NovemberSundayView