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Bhai Duj (Bhau beej, Bhai Dooj, Bhai Bij, Bhaubeej, Bhav Bij, Bhai phota, Bhaiya Dooj) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the affection between a brother and a sister on the second day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Kartika (October/November). It falls on the fifth and/or last day of the five-day-long Diwali festival.
Is Bhai Duj a Public Holiday?
Bhai Duj is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in India allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
Bhai Duj celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters.
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About Bhai Duj
Read more about Bhai Duj.Bhai Duj Observances
Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mon | Nov 16 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Nov 6 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | Oct 26 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Nov 15 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Nov 3 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Oct 23 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Nov 11 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Oct 31 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Oct 19 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2029 | Wed | Nov 7 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| 2030 | Mon | Oct 28 | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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