Bhai Dooj · 2026
Falls on: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Festival of the brother–sister bond, observed on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali. Also called Yama Dwitiya, recalling Yama dining at the home of his sister Yamuna; sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers' long life, and brothers give gifts in return.
Dates and timings for Abu Dhabi.
Why this date
It is kept on the day its tithi is current at sunrise in Abu Dhabi.
How it is observed
- Tilak ceremony
- Exchanging gifts
Bhai Dooj 2026
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Tue, Nov 10, 12:30 PM – Wed, Nov 11, 2:23 PM GST
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhai Dooj?
- Festival of the brother–sister bond, observed on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali. Also called Yama Dwitiya, recalling Yama dining at the home of his sister Yamuna; sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers' long life, and brothers give gifts in return.
- When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
- Bhai Dooj falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.