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

Bhai Dooj 2856

Monday 20 November 2856

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When is Bhai Dooj 2856?
Bhai Dooj 2856 is on Monday 20 November 2856 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2856?
303160 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 2857?
Bhai Dooj 2857 is on Friday 9 November 2857.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2856 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
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal7:58 AM - 9:20 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
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Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
28553 NovemberWednesdayView
285620 NovemberMondayThis page
28579 NovemberFridayView
285828 NovemberThursdayView