Bhai Dooj 2026
What it is
Sisters put a tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and pray for them; brothers give gifts in return.
Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
Questions
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj falls on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
What is Bhai Dooj?
Sisters put a tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and pray for them; brothers give gifts in return.
Families celebrate in many ways, and customs change from region to region and home to home. This page gives a short, kind overview for children and parents, not a rulebook. Dates were checked against Drik Panchang and Office Holidays.