Sunday, 31 October 2027
Bhai Dooj 2027
In short
Bhai Dooj 2027 is on Sunday, 31 October 2027: Shukla Paksha Dwitiya of Kartik, the tithi current at mid-afternoon (aparahna) in New Delhi.
- Date
- Sunday, 31 October 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
- Tithi begins
- 30 Oct, 17:52
- Tithi ends
- 31 Oct, 17:14
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Bhai Dooj, two days after Diwali, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is linked to the story of Yama visiting his sister Yamuna, and is also called Yama Dwitiya.
Sisters apply tilak to their brothers' foreheads, perform aarti and pray for their long life, and brothers give gifts in return. The day is called Bhau Beej in Maharashtra and Bhai Phonta in Bengal.
Related festivals
- DhanterasWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Kaag TiharWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Narak ChaturdashiThursday, 28 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- DiwaliFriday, 29 October 2027
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Friday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai TikaSunday, 31 October 2027
- Chhath PujaThursday, 4 November 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Dooj in 2027?
Bhai Dooj 2027 is on Sunday, 31 October 2027.
How is the date of Bhai Dooj decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya of Kartik, the tithi current at mid-afternoon (aparahna) in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Bhai Dooj observed?
Sisters apply tilak to their brothers' foreheads, perform aarti and pray for their long life, and brothers give gifts in return. The day is called Bhau Beej in Maharashtra and Bhai Phonta in Bengal.