Brothers and sisters

Bhai Dooj 2026

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Bhai Dooj is on Wednesday 11 November 2026, the last day of Diwali, when sisters put a tilak on their brothers' foreheads.

Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej, Bhai Phota) falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers, pray for their long life and health, and brothers give gifts in return. It is linked with the story of Yama visiting his sister Yamuna.

Rituals

Tilak and aarti for brothers.
A shared meal and exchange of gifts.

Do

Do the tilak in the afternoon when Dwitiya is in force.

Avoid

Avoid skipping the tilak if the sibling is far; a call or a video tilak is fine.

Frequently asked questions

When is Bhai Dooj 2026?

Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Festival dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Times are computed for each city from NASA JPL planetary data. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.

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Bhai Dooj 2026

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