In 2026, Lohri will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. It is a traditional winter harvest festival observed primarily in North India, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, marking the end of the winter solstice.
Lohri is one of the Indian harvest festivals celebrated on or around the one day before of Makar Sankranti (in the month of Magh according to the Indian calendar) and falls the night before Maghi (in the month of Magh according to the Punjabi calendar), which is usually on January 13th every year.
Key Timings for Lohri 2026
The festival of Lohri is celebrated according to the Hindu calendar, specifically the night before Makar Sankranti.
Lohri Date: January 13, 2026Best Time for Bonfire: After sunset, typically between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Most Auspicious Window (Godhuli Muhurta): 5:42 PM to 6:09 PM.
Lohri Sankranti Moment: 3:13 PM on January 14, 2026 (marking the sun's entry into Capricorn).
Festival Significance & Traditions
Harvest Festival Celebration: This festival honors the harvesting of Rabi crops (winter crops) such as sugarcane, wheat, and mustard.
Bonfire Rituals: Families gather around a large bonfire at night, offering sesame seeds (til), jaggery (gur), popcorn, and peanuts to the flames while singing traditional songs.
Special Occasions: The first Lohri of a newborn baby or a newlywed couple is celebrated with extra grand festivities and community gatherin.