Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 is all set to be celebrated on 5th March. Bhai Dooj is a special festival dedicated to celebrating the love and unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters, which comes twice a year - once after Holi and once after Diwali. On this day, sisters express their respect and love for their brothers, strengthening their bond. Holi Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the Chaitra Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi. On this day, sisters apply a tilak on the forehead of their brothers and pray for their well-being.
Below, we have mentioned all the important details regarding the date, dwitiya tithi timings, shubh muhurat and significance of Holi Bhai Dooj:
Holi Bhai Dooj 2026: Date And Time
- Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 Date: 5th March 2026, Thursday
- Dwitiya Tithi Begins: 04:48 PM, 4th March 2026
- Dwitiya Tithi Ends: 05:03 PM, 5th March 2026
Holi Bhai Dooj 2026: Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat for tilak on Holi Bhai Dooj is from 12:09 PM to 12:56 PM.
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Holi Bhai Dooj is dedicated to celebrating the sacred bond between brothers and sisters by performing the sacred tilak and gift-exchanging ceremony. (Image Source: Canva)
Holi Bhai Dooj 2026: Significance
Bhai Dooj or Bhratri Dwitiya is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, of love, care, and protection. While Diwali Bhai Dooj may be the better-known of the two, Holi Bhai Dooj is equally and fervently celebrated. Holi Bhai Dooj is a gentle reminder for brothers to always protect and care for their sisters.
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Holi Bhai Dooj 2026: Rituals
On the occasion of Bhai Dooj, the sisters bless their brothers by putting a tilak on them. For this, the sisters prepare a puja thali, which includes roli, akshat, sweets, dry coconut, fruit, and batashas. The sisters also perform aarti for their brothers, put a tilak on their foreheads, and give them dry coconut and sweets to eat. On this day, the brothers also give gifts to their beloved sisters.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)