Festival calendar
Lohri 2026: date and how it is observed
Lohri 2026 is on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Date
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Tithi
The night before Makar Sankranti, set by the Sun's solar movement
About Lohri
Lohri is the winter harvest festival of Punjab and north India. A bonfire is lit at night and offerings of sesame, jaggery, peanuts and popcorn are made to it, as thanks for the harvest and for the end of the coldest days.
How Lohri is observed
- Light a bonfire after sunset and walk around it.
- Offer sesame, jaggery, rewri, gajak and popcorn to the fire.
- Share the prasad with family and neighbours.
More festivals in 2026
- Makar Sankranti
- Vasant Panchami
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Ugadi & Gudi Padwa
- Ram Navami
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Guru Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sharad Navratri
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Sharad Purnima
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Bhai Dooj
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Kartik Purnima
- Diwali (Deepavali)
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lohri in 2026?
Lohri 2026 is on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Lohri celebrated on?
Lohri is celebrated on The night before Makar Sankranti, set by the Sun's solar movement. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Lohri celebrated?
Lohri is the winter harvest festival of Punjab and north India. A bonfire is lit at night and offerings of sesame, jaggery, peanuts and popcorn are made to it, as thanks for the harvest and for the end of the coldest days.
Can the date of Lohri differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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