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

Bhai Dooj 2866

Sunday 31 October 2866

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When is Bhai Dooj 2866?
Bhai Dooj 2866 is on Sunday 31 October 2866 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2866?
306792 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 2867?
Bhai Dooj 2867 is on Saturday 19 November 2867.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2866 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
Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset5:50 PM
Rahu Kaal4:24 PM - 5:50 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:29 PM
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Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
286511 NovemberWednesdayView
286631 OctoberSundayThis page
286719 NovemberSaturdayView
28687 NovemberWednesdayView