Lohri 2026: date and muhurat

लोहड़ी 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Lohri 2026 is on 13 January 2026, Tuesday.

What it is and how it is observed

Lohri, the evening before Makar Sankranti, is the winter harvest festival of Punjab and North India. A bonfire is lit at dusk and people offer til, gur, rewari, peanuts and popcorn to it, sing and dance; it is especially celebrated for a new bride or a newborn.

How the date is fixed

the day before Makar Sankranti.

Frequently asked questions

When is Lohri 2026?

Lohri 2026 is on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.

Why is Lohri 2026 observed on 13 Jan?

The date follows the rule: the day before Makar Sankranti. In 2026 that is 13 January 2026, Tuesday (New Delhi).

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