Quick Information
2026 Date
11 November 2026
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Yama/Yamuna
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj (भाई दूज) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Celebration of brother-sister bond.
This festival is associated with Yama/Yamuna and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 1 day.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Comptroller and Auditor General holiday calendar.
Bihar's regional calendar lists 10 November.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Bhai Dooj include:
Tilak
Gift exchange
Family feast
How to Celebrate
- Tilak: A listed tradition for Bhai Dooj.
- Gift exchange: A listed tradition for Bhai Dooj.
- Family feast: A listed tradition for Bhai Dooj.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Bhai Dooj traditions in:
All India
North India
Practices can vary by region and community.