Lohri 2026 – Date, Significance & Timings
About Lohri
Lohri is a popular Punjab winter festival celebrated the day before Makar Sankranti. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. Bonfires, music, dance, and traditional foods are central to the celebration.
Significance
Lohri celebrates the harvest of rabi (winter) crops, especially sugarcane. The festival is also associated with the legend of Dulla Bhatti — a folk hero who rescued women from slavery. New brides and newborn babies are given special importance on Lohri.
How the Date is Determined
Lohri is always celebrated on January 13 — the day before Makar Sankranti. It is a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lohri?
Lohri is a Punjabi winter harvest festival celebrated on January 13. Families gather around a bonfire, throw popcorn, sesame seeds, and jaggery into the flames, and sing traditional songs.
What traditional foods are eaten on Lohri?
Traditional Lohri foods include sesame (til) and jaggery (gur) sweets, gachak, sarson da saag with makki di roti, revdi, and popcorn.