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Lohri 2026 Date: With the beginning of the new year the series of festivals starts. The festival of Lohri is celebrated with great pomp in North India, especially Punjab and Haryana. Often people are confused about whether Lohri is on 13 January or 14 January. A similar situation is taking place in the year 2026 also. Let us know the exact date of Lohri, auspicious time and its importance according to the Panchang.
When is Lohri 2026? (Correct Date)
According to the calendar, the festival of Lohri is always celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti. In the year 2026, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Wednesday, 14 January. In this context, the festival of Lohri will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Lohri 2026: Auspicious time and Sankranti moment
According to astrological calculations, the entry of Sun into Capricorn (Makar Sankranti) determines the date of the festival.
Lohri Date: 13 January 2026 (Tuesday)
Lohri Sankranti Moment: On January 14, 2026 at 03:13 pm.
Auspicious time for lighting fire: Between 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
Why is the festival of Lohri celebrated?
Lohri is a festival mainly associated with the harvesting and sowing of the new crop (Rabi crop). On this day farmers express gratitude to God.
Story of Dulla Bhatti: Lohri songs invariably mention ‘Dulla Bhatti’, who during the Mughal period saved poor girls from bandits and got them married.
Farewell to winter: This festival is considered a symbol of the end of harsh winter and the arrival of spring.
Fire worship: In the evening, a sacred fire is lit in which sesame, jaggery, gajak, rewari and peanuts are offered. It is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity.
Special for new bride and children
In a house where there has been a new marriage or a child has been born, the first Lohri has special significance. The festival is celebrated by inviting relatives and friends and happiness is shared on the beats of Gidda and Bhangra.
How is Lohri celebrated?
On the evening of Lohri, people gather at one place and light a bonfire, move around it, sing traditional songs and perform Bhangra and Giddha. From children to the elderly, they participate in this festival and spread the message of social unity and happiness.
Also read: Which fasts and festivals are falling in Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Basant Panchami in January 2026?
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