Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Bhai Tika 2026
In short
Bhai Tika 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: Shukla Paksha Dwitiya of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu.
- Date
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026
- Tithi
- Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
- Tithi begins
- 10 Nov, 14:16
- Tithi ends
- 11 Nov, 16:10
- Place
- Kathmandu
How it is observed
Bhai Tika is the fifth and final day of Tihar in Nepal, when sisters worship their brothers and pray for their long life. It is linked to the story of Yama and his sister Yamuna.
Sisters circle their brothers with a line of oil, apply a seven-coloured tika, place a makhamali (globe amaranth) garland and offer walnuts, dried fruit and sel roti; brothers give tika and gifts in return. Newar communities observe the day as Kija Puja.
Related festivals
- DhanterasFriday, 6 November 2026
- Kaag TiharSaturday, 7 November 2026
- Narak ChaturdashiSunday, 8 November 2026
- Kukur TiharSunday, 8 November 2026
- DiwaliSunday, 8 November 2026
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Govardhan PujaTuesday, 10 November 2026
- Mha PujaTuesday, 10 November 2026
- Bhai DoojWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Chhath PujaSunday, 15 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Tika in 2026?
Bhai Tika 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
How is the date of Bhai Tika decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu. 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 Tika observed?
Sisters circle their brothers with a line of oil, apply a seven-coloured tika, place a makhamali (globe amaranth) garland and offer walnuts, dried fruit and sel roti; brothers give tika and gifts in return. Newar communities observe the day as Kija Puja.