Bhogi and Lohri 2026: date and timings
Bhogi and Lohri is on Monday, 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 Jan | From sunrise, 7:18 am | 4:50 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 Monday, 12 January in New York
- Rahu Kalam8:30 am to 9:41 am
- Sunrise and sunset7:18 am and 4:50 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:02 am, moonset 11:54 am
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dashami
- NakshatraSwati
Bhogi and Lohri 2026 Choghadiya in New York
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:18 am to 8:30 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:30 am to 9:41 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:41 am to 10:53 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:53 am to 12:04 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:04 pm to 1:15 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:15 pm to 2:27 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:27 pm to 3:38 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:38 pm to 4:50 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:50 pm to 6:38 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 6:38 pm to 8:27 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:27 pm to 10:15 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:15 pm to 12:04 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:04 am to 1:52 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:52 am to 3:41 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 3:41 am to 5:30 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 5:30 am to 7:18 am (night) | Char | Weak |
Questions people ask
When is Bhogi and Lohri in 2026?
Bhogi and Lohri is on Monday, 12 January, 2026.