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

Bhai Dooj 2742

Saturday 21 November 2742

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When is Bhai Dooj 2742?
Bhai Dooj 2742 is on Saturday 21 November 2742 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2742?
261522 days from today (Thursday 12 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 2743?
Bhai Dooj 2743 is on Wednesday 10 November 2743.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2742 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
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal9:21 AM - 10:43 AM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
27412 NovemberSundayView
274221 NovemberSaturdayThis page
274310 NovemberWednesdayView
274428 NovemberTuesdayView