Festival 2026 · Punjabi winter bonfire (night before Makar Sankranti)
Lohri 2026
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 (passed)
Sun enters the sign: Wed 14 Jan, 3:04 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Lohri
Lohri is celebrated on the night before Makar Sankranti, mainly in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. A bonfire is lit, and people throw sesame, jaggery, popcorn and peanuts into it while singing and dancing the bhangra and gidda.
It marks the end of winter and the winter harvest of sugarcane and is especially celebrated for newborns and new brides.
How it is observed
- Bonfire with sesame, peanuts and popcorn.
- Bhangra and gidda around the fire.
- Sarson da saag and makki di roti.
- Distributing rewri and gajak.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Lohri in 2026?
Lohri 2026 falls on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. The Sun enters the sign at Wed 14 Jan, 3:04 PM IST.
Is Lohri always on 13 January?
Usually, but it follows the day before Makar Sankranti, so in some years it falls on 14 January.
Why does the date of Lohri change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added. This festival follows the Sun, so it stays within a day or two of the same date.
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