Dwitiya Dates 2026
The most celebrated Dwitiya is Bhai Dooj (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya), which falls two days after Diwali and celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Yamadvitiya, another name for this day, is dedicated to Yama — the god of death — and sisters pray for the long life of their brothers.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins | Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Action |
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| 04-Jan-2026 | 04-Jan-2026 12:31 PM Sunday | 05-Jan-2026 09:58 AM Monday | Pausha | Krishna |
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| 20-Jan-2026 | 20-Jan-2026 02:14 AM Tuesday | 21-Jan-2026 02:43 AM Wednesday | Magha | Shukla |
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| 03-Feb-2026 | 03-Feb-2026 01:54 AM Tuesday | 04-Feb-2026 12:42 AM Wednesday | Magha | Krishna |
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| 17-Feb-2026 | 17-Feb-2026 05:31 PM Tuesday | 19-Feb-2026 03:59 PM Thursday | Phalguna | Shukla |
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| 18-Feb-2026 | 18-Feb-2026 04:58 PM Wednesday | 19-Feb-2026 03:59 PM Thursday | Phalguna | Shukla |
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| 04-Mar-2026 | 04-Mar-2026 04:50 PM Wednesday | 05-Mar-2026 05:05 PM Thursday | Phalguna | Krishna |
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| 19-Mar-2026 | 19-Mar-2026 06:53 AM Thursday | 21-Mar-2026 02:31 AM Saturday | Chaitra | Shukla |
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| 20-Mar-2026 | 20-Mar-2026 04:52 AM Friday | 21-Mar-2026 02:31 AM Saturday | Chaitra | Shukla |
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| 03-Apr-2026 | 03-Apr-2026 08:44 AM Friday | 04-Apr-2026 10:10 AM Saturday | Chaitra | Krishna |
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| 17-Apr-2026 | 17-Apr-2026 05:21 PM Friday | 19-Apr-2026 10:49 AM Sunday | Vaishakha | Shukla |
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| 18-Apr-2026 | 18-Apr-2026 02:11 PM Saturday | 19-Apr-2026 10:49 AM Sunday | Vaishakha | Shukla |
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| 03-May-2026 | 03-May-2026 12:51 AM Sunday | 04-May-2026 03:03 AM Monday | Vaishakha | Krishna |
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| 17-May-2026 | 17-May-2026 01:31 AM Sunday | 18-May-2026 05:53 PM Monday | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 17-May-2026 | 17-May-2026 09:41 PM Sunday | 18-May-2026 05:53 PM Monday | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 01-Jun-2026 | 01-Jun-2026 04:39 PM Monday | 02-Jun-2026 07:03 PM Tuesday | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 15-Jun-2026 | 15-Jun-2026 08:24 AM Monday | 17-Jun-2026 12:52 AM Wednesday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 16-Jun-2026 | 16-Jun-2026 04:31 AM Tuesday | 17-Jun-2026 12:52 AM Wednesday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 01-Jul-2026 | 01-Jul-2026 07:40 AM Wednesday | 02-Jul-2026 09:39 AM Thursday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 14-Jul-2026 | 14-Jul-2026 03:13 PM Tuesday | 16-Jul-2026 08:53 AM Thursday | Ashadha | Shukla |
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| 15-Jul-2026 | 15-Jul-2026 11:51 AM Wednesday | 16-Jul-2026 08:53 AM Thursday | Ashadha | Shukla |
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| 30-Jul-2026 | 30-Jul-2026 09:32 PM Thursday | 31-Jul-2026 10:33 PM Friday | Ashadha | Krishna |
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| 12-Aug-2026 | 12-Aug-2026 11:06 PM Wednesday | 14-Aug-2026 06:47 PM Friday | Shravana | Shukla |
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| 13-Aug-2026 | 13-Aug-2026 08:42 PM Thursday | 14-Aug-2026 06:47 PM Friday | Shravana | Shukla |
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| 29-Aug-2026 | 29-Aug-2026 09:58 AM Saturday | 30-Aug-2026 09:38 AM Sunday | Shravana | Krishna |
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| 11-Sep-2026 | 11-Sep-2026 08:56 AM Friday | 13-Sep-2026 07:08 AM Sunday | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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| 12-Sep-2026 | 12-Sep-2026 07:46 AM Saturday | 13-Sep-2026 07:08 AM Sunday | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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| 27-Sep-2026 | 27-Sep-2026 09:00 PM Sunday | 28-Sep-2026 07:15 PM Monday | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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| 11-Oct-2026 | 11-Oct-2026 09:31 PM Sunday | 12-Oct-2026 10:13 PM Monday | Ashvina | Shukla |
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| 27-Oct-2026 | 27-Oct-2026 07:03 AM Tuesday | 28-Oct-2026 04:08 AM Wednesday | Ashvina | Krishna |
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| 10-Nov-2026 | 10-Nov-2026 02:00 PM Tuesday | 11-Nov-2026 03:53 PM Wednesday | Kartika | Shukla |
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| 25-Nov-2026 | 25-Nov-2026 04:51 PM Wednesday | 26-Nov-2026 01:16 PM Thursday | Kartika | Krishna |
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| 10-Dec-2026 | 10-Dec-2026 08:46 AM Thursday | 11-Dec-2026 11:23 AM Friday | Margashirsha | Shukla |
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| 25-Dec-2026 | 25-Dec-2026 03:08 AM Friday | 25-Dec-2026 11:27 PM Friday | Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Dwitiya – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Dwitiya?
Dwitiya is the 2nd lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is associated with brotherly bonds and is considered auspicious for beginning new activities.
What is Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj, also called Yamadvitiya, falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya — two days after Diwali. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life and wellbeing, while brothers offer gifts. It is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of the Diwali season.
Why is it called Yamadvitiya?
According to Hindu mythology, Yama (the god of death) visited his sister Yamuna on this day. She welcomed him with a tilak and a feast, and Yama declared that any brother who receives a tilak from his sister on this day will be blessed with long life and protection from untimely death.
Which other festivals fall on Dwitiya?
Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya is observed as Sindhara Dooj in Rajasthan. Ashvina Shukla Dwitiya marks the second day of Sharad Navratri. In some traditions, Dwitiya is considered auspicious for travel and the commencement of educational studies.
