Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj falls on 10/11/2026 this year, marking the final day of the five-day Diwali festival, dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters, similar in spirit to Raksha Bandhan but observed at the close of the festive season.

Across India it's observed through sisters applying tilak on their brothers' foreheads, performing an aarti, and praying for their long life in exchange for gifts. known as Bhai Tika in Nepal and parts of eastern India, where it carries similarly elaborate rituals.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.