Lohri 2026: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Lohri in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: the day before makar sankranti. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:09 PM – 12:51 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
Lohri is an evening festival — the bonfire is lit after sunset. No special puja muhurat is classically prescribed; the day's Abhijit Muhurat above is the shubh window for any new work begun that day.
13 January 2026 (Tuesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:09 PM – 12:51 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Lohri celebrate?
Lohri marks the end of deepest winter and the sun's northward turn. Families light a bonfire, offer sesame, jaggery and rewri to the flames, and sing folk songs of Dulla Bhatti. It is especially festive for households with a new marriage or a new child.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lohri in 2026?
Lohri in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: the day before makar sankranti.
What does Lohri celebrate?
Lohri marks the end of deepest winter and the sun's northward turn. Families light a bonfire, offer sesame, jaggery and rewri to the flames, and sing folk songs of Dulla Bhatti. It is especially festive for households with a new marriage or a new child.
What is the shubh muhurat on Lohri 2026?
The computed windows for 13 January 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:09 PM to 12:51 PM IST. Lohri is an evening festival — the bonfire is lit after sunset. No special puja muhurat is classically prescribed; the day's Abhijit Muhurat above is the shubh window for any new work begun that day.
Does the Lohri date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Lohri is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Lohri in 2027?
Lohri in 2027 falls on Thursday, 14 January 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Lohri 2027 page, linked below.