Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Lohri
Lohri 2027 is observed on Wednesday, 13 January 2027 — it follows punjab winter solstice festival; jan 13.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 13 January 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Lohri marks the end of winter in Punjab and the beginning of longer days. Communities light bonfires, eat til (sesame), gajak, and popcorn, and dance bhangra and gidda around the flames.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 13 January 2024 (past)
- 2025 13 January 2025 (past)
- 2026 13 January 2026 (past)
- 2027 13 January 2027
- 2028 13 January 2028
- 2029 13 January 2029
- 2030 13 January 2030
- 2031 13 January 2031
- 2032 13 January 2032
- 2033 13 January 2033
- 2034 13 January 2034
- 2035 13 January 2035
- 2036 13 January 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Lohri 2027?
Lohri 2027 is observed on Wednesday, 13 January 2027. The festival follows punjab winter solstice festival; jan 13.
What is Lohri?
Lohri marks the end of winter in Punjab and the beginning of longer days. Communities light bonfires, eat til (sesame), gajak, and popcorn, and dance bhangra and gidda around the flames.
Who observes Lohri?
Lohri is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Lohri change every year?
Lohri is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on punjab winter solstice festival; jan 13. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.