Bhogi 2026 – Date
Bhogi in 2026 falls on Tuesday 13 January 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Bhogi, the day before Makara Sankranti, opens the four-day Telugu Sankranti: old things are burnt before dawn in the Bhogi mantalu bonfire, children are showered with regi pallu (jujube) and coins in the evening Bhogi pallu ceremony, and the last day of Dhanurmasam's Godadevi kalyanam is celebrated at Vishnu temples.
How the date is decided
The day before Makara Sankranti.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
Different date in: Sydney — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Bhogi in 2026?
Bhogi 2026 is on Tuesday 13 January 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Which tithi is Bhogi?
The day before Makara Sankranti.
How is the date of Bhogi decided?
The day before Makara Sankranti.
What day of the week is Bhogi 2026?
Tuesday.
Related
- Makara Sankranti – Wednesday 14 January 2026
- Kanuma – Thursday 15 January 2026
- Magha Masam begins – Monday 19 January 2026
- Vasanta Panchami (Sri Panchami) – Friday 23 January 2026
- Ratha Saptami – Sunday 25 January 2026
- Magha Pournami – Sunday 1 February 2026
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