Bhai Dooj 2026: date and muhurat

भाई दूज 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Bhai Dooj 2026 is on 11 November 2026, Wednesday.

Aparahna puja: 1:09 PM – 3:19 PM
Shukla Dwitiya: 2:00 PM (10 Nov) to 3:53 PM

What it is and how it is observed

Bhai Dooj, Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, celebrates brothers and sisters: sisters apply a tilak, perform aarti and pray for their brother's long life, ideally in the Aparahna (afternoon) time.

How the date is fixed

Kartika (amanta) Shukla Dwitiya: tithi prevailing at Aparahna (fourth fifth of the day).

Frequently asked questions

When is Bhai Dooj 2026?

Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

What is the Bhai Dooj 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Aparahna puja: 1:09 PM – 3:19 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Bhai Dooj 2026 observed on 11 Nov?

The date follows the rule: Kartika (amanta) Shukla Dwitiya: tithi prevailing at Aparahna (fourth fifth of the day). In 2026 that is 11 November 2026, Wednesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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