Bhogi and Lohri 2026: date and timings
Bhogi and Lohri is on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026.
Bonfire of old things at dawn in the South (Bhogi mantalu). Lohri bonfire in Punjab. Deity: Lord Indra and Agni.
Bhogi and Lohri 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:11 am | 5:44 pm |
| Hyderabad | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:49 am | 6:00 pm |
| Delhi | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:15 am | 5:44 pm |
| Mumbai | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:14 am | 6:19 pm |
| Chennai | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:34 am | 6:00 pm |
| Bengaluru | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:45 am | 6:11 pm |
| Kolkata | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:18 am | 5:11 pm |
| Vijayawada | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 5:53 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 5:40 pm |
| Pune | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 6:16 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:22 am | 6:13 pm |
| Jaipur | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:17 am | 5:53 pm |
| Lucknow | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:56 am | 5:33 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Tuesday, 13 January in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam3:06 pm to 4:25 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:11 am and 5:44 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:28 am, moonset 1:09 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dashami
- NakshatraVishakha
Bhogi and Lohri 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Bhogi and Lohri from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:11 am to 8:30 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:30 am to 9:49 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:49 am to 11:08 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:08 am to 12:28 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:28 pm to 1:47 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:47 pm to 3:06 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:06 pm to 4:25 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:25 pm to 5:44 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:44 pm to 7:25 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:25 pm to 9:06 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:06 pm to 10:47 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:47 pm to 12:27 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:27 am to 2:08 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:08 am to 3:49 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:49 am to 5:30 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:30 am to 7:10 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Bhogi and Lohri in 2026?
Bhogi and Lohri is on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026.