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

Bhai Dooj 2506

Thursday 18 November 2506

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When is Bhai Dooj 2506?
Bhai Dooj 2506 is on Thursday 18 November 2506 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2506?
175326 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 2507?
Bhai Dooj 2507 is on Monday 7 November 2507.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2506 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
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaAtiganda
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset5:30 PM
Rahu Kaal1:26 PM - 2:48 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
250530 OctoberFridayView
250618 NovemberThursdayThis page
25077 NovemberMondayView
250827 OctoberSaturdayView