Bhai Dooj 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
📅 Tuesday, 10 November 2026
| Sunrise / Sunset (Ujjain) | 06:37 AM / 05:44 PM |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha (till 09:19 AM, 10 Nov) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:48 AM – 12:32 PM |
| Pradosh kaal | 05:44 PM – 08:18 PM |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 02:57 PM – 04:20 PM |
Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.
Significance
Sisters apply tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, as Yamuna did for Yamaraj.
Deity: Yama-Yamuna
In other years
- Bhai Dooj 2025: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
- Bhai Dooj 2026: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2027: Sunday, 31 October 2027
- Bhai Dooj 2028: Thursday, 19 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2029: Wednesday, 7 November 2029
- Bhai Dooj 2030: Monday, 28 October 2030
- Bhai Dooj 2031: Sunday, 16 November 2031
Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
As per the Ujjain panchang, Bhai Dooj 2026 falls on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Which puja should be done on Bhai Dooj?
Yama-Yamuna is worshipped on Bhai Dooj.