Bhai Dooj 2026 date today or tomorrow? Check tithi, Bhadra kaal, tilak muhurat and other key details

Bhai Dooj 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, November 11, celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters. As per Drik Panchang, the auspicious Aparahna Puja Muhurat will begin at 1:30 pm and conclude at 3:46 pm.

Also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej and Yama Dwitiya, the festival is rooted in the story of Lord Yama and his sister, Goddess Yamuna. Hindu belief holds that performing the traditional rituals on this day brings blessings, prosperity and protection to siblings. Here's everything you need to know about the festival's date, puja timings and significance.

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Bhai Dooj 2026: Is the festival today or tomorrow?

Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The festival marks the end of the five-day Diwali celebrations in several parts of the country.

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Bhai Dooj 2026: How is the festival date determined?

Bhai Dooj is observed on the Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartika, two days after Diwali. The festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters through traditional rituals, prayers and family gatherings. Sisters perform ceremonies for their brothers' well-being, while the exchange of gifts is also an important part of the celebrations.

Bhai Dooj 2026 shubh muhurat and tilak timings

Bhai Dooj 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11. Here are the key dates and auspicious puja timings, according to Drik Panchang:

Details	Date and timing
Bhai Dooj date	Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Aparahna Puja Muhurat	1:30 pm to 3:46 pm
Muhurat duration	2 hours and 16 minutes
Yama Dwitiya	Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Bhai Dooj 2026 Dwitiya Tithi timings

According to Drik Panchang, the Dwitiya Tithi will begin at 2:00 pm on November 10 and end at 3:53 pm on November 11, 2026.

• Dwitiya Tithi begins: 2:00 pm on November 10, 2026
• Dwitiya Tithi ends: 3:53 pm on November 11, 2026

Bhai Dooj is observed on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartika. While the Dwitiya Tithi begins on November 10, the festival will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.