Bhogi 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Bhogi 2026 falls on Tuesday 13 January 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Tuesday 13 January 2026 – the same day. The rule: The day before Makara Sankranti. The table gives the date for each city with the deciding window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Tithi | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Tuesday 13 January 2026 | — | — |
| Durban | Tuesday 13 January 2026 | — | — |
FAQ
When is Bhogi 2026 in South Africa?
Bhogi 2026 is on Tuesday 13 January 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Bhogi on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Tuesday 13 January 2026.
How is the date of Bhogi decided?
The day before Makara Sankranti.
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