Lohri 2027 — London
Lohri is the Punjabi winter festival celebrated on the night before Makar Sankranti. It marks the end of the coldest part of winter and the sugarcane harvest, and is especially joyful for families with a newborn or a new bride.
In 2027, Lohri is on Wednesday, 13 January 2027.
Date and timings for London.
All days of Lohri 2027
| Date | Observance | Tithi / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 13 Jan | Lohri | — |
| Thursday, 14 Jan | Makar Sankranti | — |
How the date is fixed
Lohri is decided by the day the Sun enters the sign — or the next day if it enters after sunset.
Calculated for London. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Families and neighbours gather around a bonfire at dusk, offer sesame, jaggery, popcorn and peanuts to the fire, sing traditional songs such as "Sundar Mundriye" and dance bhangra and giddha.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Lohri in 2027?
In 2027, Lohri is on Wednesday, 13 January 2027. (London)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Lohri?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.