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News India Live, Digital Desk: The year has started and now amid the cold winds of 2026, all eyes are on the most famous and favorite festival of Punjabis ‘Lohri’. But like every time, this time also there is a small confusion among the people, when will Lohri be celebrated? On January 13 or January 14?
Often we get confused because the dates of festivals often change according to the calendar. Let us understand it today in very easy language so that you can prepare for your drums and Bhangra on time.
What is the mathematics of almanac? (Lohri Date Confusion)
Actually, for centuries Lohri has been celebrated on 13th January and Makar Sankranti is celebrated the next day. But the real decision comes when the Sun enters Capricorn. According to the calendar, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on 14 January in the year 2026.
Traditionally Lohri is celebrated just one evening before Makar Sankranti. so this time Lohri January 13, 2026 (Tuesday) Will be celebrated. At some places, due to rising date and constellations, the issue of 14th may also arise, but most of the scholars and experts say that it would be best to light fire and celebrate the festival on the night of 13th.
Auspicious time of Lohri (Lohri 2026 Puja Muhurat)
Festivals are meant for happiness, but if worship and parikrama are done at the right time, then happiness and peace increases.
- Moment of Lohri Sankranti: Sun will transit on the morning of 14th January.
- Fire ignition time: You can light the sacred fire on the evening of 13th January after dusk or dawn (about 5:45 pm). At this time, it is considered most auspicious to gather with the family and raise the slogan ‘Aadar Aave Dil Daridra Jaave’ around the fire.
Why is this Lohri special?
This Lohri of 2026 is also special because after many years the main day of the festival is falling on Tuesday. For those who have their first Lohri (be it marriage or birth of a child), the evening of 13th is quite auspicious. Tilak and blessings have great importance on the first Lohri at home, so start inviting relatives from now.
What is the importance and tradition?
Be it the stories of Dulla Bhatti or the sweetness of sesame and jaggery, the festival of Lohri connects us to our roots. On this day, farmers express their gratitude to nature for the harvest of their crops and the coming happiness and prosperity. Putting sesame, jaggery, gajak, rewari and maize kheel in the fire is a way of saying thanks to God.
So just be fully prepared! Gather peanuts and popcorn and be ready to perform Bhangra to the beats of dhol on the evening of 13th January. We wish you a very happy Lohri!
