Bhai Dooj 2026
Yama Dwitiya
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The closing day of Diwali, kept in the afternoon of Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, the day after Govardhan Puja: sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life; brothers give gifts in return. Yama dined with his sister Yamuna on this day.
Puja muhurat · Aparahna
13:09 – 15:19
2h 10m
The tilak is applied in the afternoon, Aparahna, while Dwitiya stands.
Tithi Shukla Dvitiya upto 15:53
Lunar month Kartik · Shukla Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:40
- Sunset
- 17:29
- Moonrise
- 08:31
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, each with its own time.
Also known as: Kalam Dawat Puja
On Bhai Dooj the Kayastha community worships Chitragupta, keeper of every soul's deeds, along with pen and inkpot; no writing is done until the puja is over.
Festivals around this day
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
FAQs
- When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
- Bhai Dooj 2026 is on November 11, 2026. The tithi is Shukla Dvitiya.
- What is the puja muhurat for Bhai Dooj 2026?
- The tilak is applied in the afternoon, Aparahna, while Dwitiya stands. {kaal} on November 11, 2026 is 13:09 – 15:19 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.
- What else is observed on Bhai Dooj 2026?
- Also on November 11, 2026: Chitragupta Puja.
