New Delhi: Lohri is one of North India’s most loved winter festivals, celebrated with warmth, fire, food, and togetherness. Rooted in agricultural tradition and seasonal change, Lohri marks the end of intense winter and the slow return of longer days. Every year, families gather around bonfires, sing folk songs, and thank nature for its blessings.

If you are planning Lohri celebrations in 2026, here is everything you need to know, from date and timings to history and cultural meaning.

In 2026, Lohri will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13.

Lohri is observed every year on January 13, a day before Makar Sankranti. Unlike many Indian festivals, Lohri follows a fixed date and does not change annually.

Lohri celebrations traditionally begin after sunset.

Although Lohri is not a ritual-heavy festival that depends on strict muhurats, the evening........

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