Bhai Dooj 2026
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Puja time · Aparahna (afternoon) in New Delhi: 13:09 to 15:19. The tithi runs from 14:00, 10 November 2026 to 15:53, 11 November 2026.
Bhai Dooj 2026 date and puja time in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time · Aparahna (afternoon) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:09 – 15:19 |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:30 – 15:45 |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:30 – 15:43 |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 12:27 – 14:40 |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:02 – 15:20 |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:12 – 15:31 |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 13:08 – 15:24 |
| Varanasi | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 12:47 – 14:59 |
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, Bhaubeej, Bhai Beej, Bhai Phonta or Bhratri Dwitiya is a festival celebrated by Hindus on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartika, the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or the Shalivahana Shaka calendar. It is celebrated during the Diwali or Tihar festival and Holi festival. Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival celebrating the relationship between brothers and sisters.The celebrations of this day are similar to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. In the southern part of India, the day is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya.
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Questions people ask
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
What is the puja time for Bhai Dooj 2026?
In New Delhi it is 13:09 to 15:19, during Aparahna (afternoon) when the festival's tithi is running.
Why is Bhai Dooj celebrated?
Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, Bhaubeej, Bhai Beej, Bhai Phonta or Bhratri Dwitiya is a festival celebrated by Hindus on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartika, the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or the Shalivahana Shaka calendar.
Other years: Bhai Dooj 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate