Lohri is one of the most vibrant and cherished festivals in North India, celebrated with immense joy and cultural pride. Marking the end of the harsh winter season and the beginning of the harvest period, Lohri brings people together around glowing bonfires, energetic folk dances, and delicious seasonal treats. The festival symbolizes warmth, prosperity, and new beginnings, making it a much-loved occasion for families and communities.
In 2026, Lohri will be celebrated in mid-January, adding cheer and warmth to the cold winter days.
When Is Lohri in 2026?
According to the Drik Panchang, Lohri will be observed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
The auspicious time for Lohri Sankranti will begin at 3:13 PM on January 14, 2026, while Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Significance of Lohri
Lohri holds deep cultural significance, especially for farming communities, as it celebrates the harvest of rabi crops. The traditional bonfire represents the sun god, warmth, and the burning away of negativity. People offer sesame seeds, jaggery, peanuts, and popcorn to the fire, followed by singing folk songs and performing the energetic Bhangra and Gidda dances.
Lohri 2026 Wishes, Messages & Quotes
Share these heartfelt wishes with your loved ones and spread festive cheer:
Wishing you a Lohri filled with joy, happiness, and prosperity. May this festival bring warmth and light into your life.
May the Lohri bonfire burn away all your worries and fill your days with success and happiness. Happy Lohri!
On this auspicious day, may Lohri bless you with growth, abundance, and good health. Happy Lohri to you and your family.
As the Lohri fire rises high, may all your sorrows disappear and your life be filled with positivity.
May the warmth of the Lohri bonfire bring love, peace, and happiness into your home. Happy Lohri 2026!
Wishing you a rich harvest of joy, success, and prosperity this Lohri.
Let the festival of Lohri bring endless happiness and new opportunities into your life.
May the sweetness of jaggery and the crunch of groundnuts add joy and cheer to your celebrations. Happy Lohri!
This Lohri, may your efforts turn into achievements and your dreams come true.
May the festival of harvest bless you with abundance and prosperity. Happy Lohri!
As Lohri 2026 approaches, the festive spirit once again reminds us to celebrate togetherness, gratitude, and new beginnings. Whether around a bonfire or through heartfelt wishes, Lohri continues to spread warmth and happiness across generations.
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When Is Makar Sankranti?
In 2026, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
The auspicious time (muhurat) for Makar Sankranti begins on January 14 at 3:13 PM, following the Lohri festival on January 13.
It marks the transition of the sun into Capricorn (Makara) and is celebrated as the harvest festival across India.
