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

Bhai Dooj 2516

Wednesday 28 October 2516

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When is Bhai Dooj 2516?
Bhai Dooj 2516 is on Wednesday 28 October 2516 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2516?
178958 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 2517?
Bhai Dooj 2517 is on Tuesday 16 November 2517.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2516 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaPriti
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset5:47 PM
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM - 1:31 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:28 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
25159 NovemberSaturdayView
251628 OctoberWednesdayThis page
251716 NovemberTuesdayView
25186 NovemberSundayView