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

Bhai Dooj 2878

Thursday 17 November 2878

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When is Bhai Dooj 2878?
Bhai Dooj 2878 is on Thursday 17 November 2878 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2878?
311190 days from today (Saturday 14 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 2879?
Bhai Dooj 2879 is on Tuesday 7 November 2879.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2878 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
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset5:35 PM
Rahu Kaal1:27 PM - 2:50 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
287728 NovemberSundayView
287817 NovemberThursdayThis page
28797 NovemberTuesdayView
288025 NovemberMondayView