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Bhai Dooj 2026: date and Tika time
भाई दूज (यम द्वितीया)
This is the 2026 page. The date has passed. See Bhai Dooj 2027
In Washington DC, Bhai Dooj is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. In India (New Delhi) it is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:53–2:55 PM in Washington DC.
- Washington DC
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Washington DC. Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions.
- India
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
New Delhi, same rule.
Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.
The days of Diwali 2026
Dates for Washington DC. India’s date is shown where it differs.
Some of these days fall on the same date.
- Dhanteras, Friday, November 6, 2026.5:02–7:46 PM
- Naraka Chaturdashi (abhyanga snan), Saturday, November 7, 2026.5:09–6:42 AMIndia: Sun 8 Nov
- Choti Diwali, Saturday, November 7, 2026.5:01–7:45 PM
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Sunday, November 8, 2026.5:00–7:45 PM
- Govardhan Puja, Monday, November 9, 2026.6:44–8:47 AMIndia: Tue 10 Nov
- Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year), Monday, November 9, 2026.India: Tue 10 Nov
- Bhai Dooj, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.12:53–2:55 PMIndia: Wed 11 Nov
Labh Pancham: Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Washington DC, the same day as in India (New Delhi). Gujarati tradition.
Why the dates differ
Kartika Shukla Dwitiya that prevails during aparahna (the fourth fifth of the day). If only the first day has it, the first day; in every other case (both days, or neither), the second day (Dharmasindhu). When both days have it, the first day is also shown: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, takes the Dwitiya joined with Pratipada.
The times that decide it (Washington DC): Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:55 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:55 PM, 11 Nov. Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only.
The times that decide it (India, New Delhi): Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:09 PM to 3:20 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:09 PM to 3:19 PM, 11 Nov. Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov).
Each date is worked out for its own place and rule. Neither is wrong.
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Happy Bhai Dooj Bhai Dooj (Yama Dvitiya) 2026 Washington DC: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Bhai Dooj muhurat: 12:53 PM – 2:55 PM India (New Delhi): Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions. Each city's date is computed for its own sky and time zone. Neither is wrong. https://pujadeep.com/festivals/bhai-dooj/2026/
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Bhai Dooj 2026 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:40 PM to 2:41 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:40 PM – 2:41 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Edison, NJ | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:41 PM to 2:43 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:41 PM to 2:42 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:41 PM – 2:43 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Washington DC | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:55 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:55 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:53 PM – 2:55 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Atlanta | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:24 PM to 3:31 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:24 PM to 3:30 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:24 PM – 3:31 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Boston | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:27 PM to 2:27 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:27 PM to 2:26 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:27 PM – 2:27 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Philadelphia | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:45 PM to 2:46 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:45 PM to 2:46 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:45 PM – 2:46 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Chicago | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:30 AM, 10 Nov to 4:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:34 PM to 2:34 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:34 PM to 2:33 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:34 PM – 2:34 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Houston | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:30 AM, 10 Nov to 4:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:09 PM to 3:19 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:09 PM to 3:18 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:09 PM – 3:19 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Dallas | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:30 AM, 10 Nov to 4:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:14 PM to 3:21 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:14 PM to 3:21 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:14 PM – 3:21 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Los Angeles | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 12:30 AM, 10 Nov to 2:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:39 PM to 2:46 PM, 9 Nov; aparahna 12:39 PM to 2:46 PM, 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:39 PM – 2:46 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| San Jose, CA | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 12:30 AM, 10 Nov to 2:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 9 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:53 PM – 2:57 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Fremont, CA | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 12:30 AM, 10 Nov to 2:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 9 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:53 PM – 2:57 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Sunnyvale, CA | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 12:30 AM, 10 Nov to 2:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:58 PM, 9 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:53 PM – 2:57 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Cupertino, CA | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 12:30 AM, 10 Nov to 2:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:58 PM, 9 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:53 PM – 2:57 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Seattle | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 12:30 AM, 10 Nov to 2:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:50 PM to 2:45 PM, 9 Nov; aparahna 12:50 PM to 2:44 PM, 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:50 PM – 2:44 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 8:30 AM, 10 Nov to 10:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:38 PM to 2:28 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:38 PM to 2:27 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:38 PM – 2:28 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Birmingham, UK | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 8:30 AM, 10 Nov to 10:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:45 PM to 2:33 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:45 PM to 2:32 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:45 PM – 2:33 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Leicester | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 8:30 AM, 10 Nov to 10:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:42 PM to 2:30 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:42 PM to 2:29 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:42 PM – 2:30 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Manchester | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 8:30 AM, 10 Nov to 10:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:46 PM to 2:33 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:45 PM to 2:32 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:46 PM – 2:33 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:00 PM to 2:58 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:00 PM to 2:58 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:00 PM – 2:58 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Brampton | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:01 PM to 3:00 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:01 PM to 2:59 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:01 PM – 3:00 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Vancouver | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 1:30 AM, 10 Nov to 3:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:52 PM to 3:45 PM, 9 Nov; aparahna 1:52 PM to 3:44 PM, 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:52 PM – 3:44 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Calgary | Tue 10 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:30 AM, 10 Nov to 4:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 2:14 PM to 4:05 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 2:14 PM to 4:04 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 2:14 PM – 4:05 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 7:30 PM, 10 Nov to 9:23 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 2:01 PM to 4:46 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 2:01 PM to 4:47 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 11 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 2:01 PM – 4:47 PM | – |
| Melbourne | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 7:30 PM, 10 Nov to 9:23 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 2:28 PM to 5:16 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 2:28 PM to 5:16 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 11 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 2:28 PM – 5:16 PM | – |
| Brisbane | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 6:30 PM, 10 Nov to 8:23 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:52 PM to 3:32 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:52 PM to 3:32 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 11 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:52 PM – 3:32 PM | – |
| Perth | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 4:30 PM, 10 Nov to 6:23 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:22 PM to 4:05 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:22 PM to 4:06 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 11 Nov only. Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:22 PM – 4:06 PM | – |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:09 PM to 3:20 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:09 PM to 3:19 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:09 PM – 3:19 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Mumbai | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:30 PM to 3:45 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:30 PM to 3:45 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Kolkata | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:27 PM to 2:40 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:27 PM to 2:40 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:27 PM – 2:40 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Chennai | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:02 PM to 3:21 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:02 PM to 3:20 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:02 PM – 3:20 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Bengaluru | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:12 PM to 3:31 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:12 PM to 3:31 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:12 PM – 3:31 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Hyderabad | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:08 PM to 3:24 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:08 PM to 3:24 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:08 PM – 3:24 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Ahmedabad | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:30 PM to 3:43 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:30 PM to 3:43 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:30 PM – 3:43 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Surat | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:29 PM to 3:44 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:29 PM to 3:44 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:29 PM – 3:44 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Pune | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:26 PM to 3:42 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:26 PM to 3:42 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:26 PM – 3:42 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Jaipur | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:16 PM to 3:27 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:16 PM to 3:27 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:16 PM – 3:27 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Lucknow | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:55 PM to 3:06 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:55 PM to 3:06 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:55 PM – 3:06 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Varanasi | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:47 PM to 3:00 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:47 PM to 2:59 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:47 PM – 2:59 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Patna | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:39 PM to 2:51 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:39 PM to 2:50 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:39 PM – 2:50 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Chandigarh | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:10 PM to 3:19 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:10 PM to 3:19 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:10 PM – 3:19 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Bhopal | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:10 PM to 3:24 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:10 PM to 3:23 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:10 PM – 3:23 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Wed 11 Nov | Shukla Dwitiya 2:00 PM, 10 Nov to 3:53 PM, 11 Nov; aparahna 1:16 PM to 3:37 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 1:16 PM to 3:37 PM, 11 Nov Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on both days; the rule takes the second day (11 Nov). Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 1:16 PM – 3:37 PM | Dwitiya joined with Pratipada: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, keeps this day: Tue 10 Nov |
Panchang for Bhai Dooj day: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Washington DC
- Tithi
- Shukla Dwitiya (ends 5:23 AM +1 day), then Tritiya (ends 7:39 AM +2 days)
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha (ends 1:08 AM +1 day), then Jyeshtha (ends 3:49 AM +2 days) Name letters for this nakshatra
- Yoga
- Shobhana (ends 4:40 PM), then Atiganda (ends 5:11 PM +1 day)
- Karana
- Balava (ends 4:24 PM), then Kaulava (ends 5:23 AM +1 day), then Taitila (ends 6:29 PM +1 day)
- Weekday
- Tuesday (मंगलवार)
- Month
- Kartika (Amanta) · Kartika (Purnimanta)
- Tamil month
- Aippasi 25 (solar month)
- Year
- Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2083 · Shaka Samvat 1948
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 4:58 PM
- Moonrise
- 8:22 AM
- Moonset
- 5:25 PM
- Rahu Kaal
- 2:25 PM – 3:41 PM
- Yamaganda
- 9:18 AM – 10:35 AM
- Gulika Kalam
- 11:51 AM – 1:08 PM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:31 AM – 12:12 PM
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:55 AM – 5:50 AM
About the festival
Bhai Dooj is the last day of Diwali, the second day (Dwitiya) of the bright half of Kartika. It celebrates brothers and sisters.
Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources
Questions families ask
Why is Bhai Dooj 2026 on a different day in India?
The date follows the tithi at a set time of day, and that moment falls on a different local day in each place. Washington DC: Tuesday, November 10, 2026. India (New Delhi): Wednesday, November 11, 2026. In Washington DC: Shukla Dwitiya 3:30 AM, 10 Nov to 5:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:55 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:55 PM, 11 Nov. Shukla Dwitiya holds aparahna on 10 Nov only.
What are the Bhai Dooj 2026 timings in my city?
Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Bhai Dooj muhurat (aparahna): 12:53 PM – 2:55 PM. Find your city’s panchang
When is Bhai Dooj 2027?
The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Bhai Dooj is on Saturday, October 30, 2027 in Washington DC. Bhai Dooj 2027
How is the date found for my city?
Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.
Which rule sets the date of Bhai Dooj?
Kartika Shukla Dwitiya that prevails during aparahna (the fourth fifth of the day). If only the first day has it, the first day; in every other case (both days, or neither), the second day (Dharmasindhu). When both days have it, the first day is also shown: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, takes the Dwitiya joined with Pratipada. How we compute dates
The rule and its sources
Tradition: all traditions.
Rule sources
- Wikipedia: Bhai Dooj
- Dharmasindhu (Kashinatha Upadhyaya, 1790)
- Nirnayasindhu (Kamalakara Bhatta, 1612)
- Rashtriya Panchang (India Meteorological Department, Positional Astronomy Centre, Kolkata), Saka 1942 and 1944-1948: festival dates compared in Gate G1 (tools/g1/rp)
- Dharmasindhu of Kashinatha Upadhyaya (Bombay: Nirnaya Sagar Press, 1888), part 2, Kartika, p. 79: Yama Dvitiya is the former day if it holds aparahna on the former day only; in every other case (on both days, on neither), the later. The meal from a sister's hand, and Yama's worship in aparahna
- Nirnayasindhu of Kamalakara Bhatta (Bombay: Nirnaya Sagar Press, 1901), pariccheda 2, Kartika, pp. 158-159: Yama Dvitiya joined with Pratipada (the Nirnayamrita); holding madhyahna and joined with the former day (Hemadri); Yama's worship in aparahna (Skanda Purana, after Hemadri)
- Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training, holidays of Central Government offices at Delhi/New Delhi: O.M. F.No.12/5/2021-JCA of June 16, 2022 (2023), F.No.12/2/2023-JCA of July 3, 2025 (2026) and of July 16, 2026 (2027), Annexures I and II. Ram Navami 26 Mar 2026 and 15 Apr 2027; Maha Shivratri 15 Feb 2026 and 6 Mar 2027; Bhai Duj 15 Nov 2023, 11 Nov 2026 and 31 Oct 2027. Read 15 Oct 2026 in the copies at staffnews.in (the 2026 and 2027 scans), because dopt.gov.in refused the connection
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Computed for 43 cities on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Rule: Kartika Shukla Dwitiya that prevails during aparahna (the fourth fifth of the day). If only the first day has it, the first day; in every other case (both days, or neither), the second day (Dharmasindhu). When both days have it, the first day is also shown: the Nirnayasindhu, after the Nirnayamrita and Hemadri, takes the Dwitiya joined with Pratipada.
What the words mean: Paksha: Shukla and Krishna · Pratahkala, madhyahna and aparahna
Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.
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