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

Bhai Dooj 2696

Wednesday 18 November 2696

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When is Bhai Dooj 2696?
Bhai Dooj 2696 is on Wednesday 18 November 2696 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2696?
244721 days from today (Tuesday 10 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 2697?
Bhai Dooj 2697 is on Monday 8 November 2697.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2696 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
YogaShobhana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal12:04 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
269531 OctoberThursdayView
269618 NovemberWednesdayThis page
26978 NovemberMondayView
269826 NovemberSaturdayView