Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) 2027 is listed for Friday, 15 January, with Uruka, the Bihu eve, on the night before, Thursday 14 January. Some calendars show 14 January, so confirm locally. The main airports for the festival are Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International), Jorhat and Dibrugarh. Book early, because Assam-bound flights tend to fill around Bihu.
Updated October 2026 · HappyFares
Magh Bihu is the harvest festival of Assam, and many people working in other cities fly home for it. This guide covers the dates and the airports.
When is Magh Bihu in 2027?
The Drik Panchang Assamese calendar lists Magh Bihu on Friday, 15 January 2027, and OfficeHolidays also lists Friday 15 January as a regional holiday in Assam. Makar Sankranti is a day earlier, on Thursday 14 January.
Not every source agrees. Some calendar sites show Magh Bihu on 14 January, and general descriptions of the festival often give 14 January as the main day. The date moves with the solar calendar, so check the Assam government holiday list or a local Assamese panchang before you fix your leave.
What is Uruka, and why does it matter for flights?
Uruka is the eve of Magh Bihu. Families and neighbours gather around a bonfire on the night before the main day, and the name is linked to the end of the harvest season. Because the community gatherings happen that night, many travellers want to be home by the evening of Uruka, which for 2027 means arriving by Thursday 14 January.
That has a practical effect on flights: the days just before Uruka are likely to be the busiest for arrivals into Assam, and the days after the festival are likely to be busy for returns.
Which airports serve Assam for Bihu?
Three airports cover most festival travel:
- Guwahati: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, IATA code GAU. It serves Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, and the state capital Dispur.
- Jorhat: Jorhat Airport, code JRH, serving Jorhat and the Golaghat area in upper Assam. IndiGo is the airline listed for it, with flights to Delhi and Kolkata.
- Dibrugarh: Dr Bhupen Hazarika Airport, code DIB, also known as Mohanbari, serving Dibrugarh in upper Assam.
Pick the airport closest to your home town, not just the cheapest fare. A slightly higher fare into Jorhat or Dibrugarh can save a long road journey from Guwahati, but direct flight options are fewer, so check what your departure city offers.
If you are travelling with family, decide who is flying and on which dates before you search, because adding a passenger later can change the fare you were shown. Keep a valid photo ID ready for every adult, and make sure the name on each ticket matches that ID exactly.
It also helps to plan the ground leg. After landing, many people continue by road to their home town, and festival evenings can mean heavy traffic and fewer vehicles available. Arranging your onward journey in advance, and avoiding a very late arrival into the airport, usually makes the first night at home calmer.
How early should I book Bihu flights?
There is no magic date, but festival demand is predictable. Start looking as soon as your leave is approved, and set a price alert so you can act when a fare drops. Nobody can promise a price in advance, but earlier searches give you more timings to pick from.
- Compare arrival on Wednesday 13 January and Thursday 14 January. Arriving a day before Uruka gives you a buffer against delays.
- Check your return dates too, since returning on the weekend after the festival is popular.
- Look at flights via a hub if a nonstop is expensive, but allow a comfortable connection time, especially in winter.
Winter fog can disrupt flights in north India in January, so avoid very tight connections and avoid scheduling an important commitment on the day you land.
Which fare type should I choose?
If your dates are fixed, a basic fare may be enough. If your leave could shift, a flexible fare may be worth it. IndiGo offers Saver and Flexi Plus, Akasa Air offers Saver and Flexi, and Air India and Air India Express offer Value, Classic and Flex. Flexible options usually make changes cheaper, but each airline sets its own rules, so read the conditions before paying.
A small aviation fact: web check-in and airport check-in are both free with Indian airlines, so you can check in online before leaving for the airport without paying anything extra.
Common Questions
What is the date of Magh Bihu 2027?
The Drik Panchang Assamese calendar and OfficeHolidays list Friday, 15 January 2027. Some calendars show 14 January, so confirm with a local source.
What is Bhogali Bihu?
It is another name for Magh Bihu, the harvest festival of Assam.
When is Uruka in 2027?
Uruka is the eve of Magh Bihu. If the festival is on 15 January, Uruka is the night of Thursday 14 January.
Which is the main airport for Assam?
Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport serves the state’s largest city. Jorhat and Dibrugarh are the airports named here for upper Assam.
Is Magh Bihu a holiday in Assam?
OfficeHolidays lists it as a regional holiday in Assam. Check your own employer or school calendar for the exact days off.
Can I change my ticket if the date shifts?
That depends on the fare. Flexible fares usually cost less to change, but airline rules differ, so check the conditions.
Flying home for Bihu? Search and compare flights to Guwahati, Jorhat and Dibrugarh on HappyFares, set a price alert, and ask Meera, our AI assistant, for help. Domestic bookings carry zero convenience fee.
Festival dates, schedules and fees can change. Verify current specifics with the airline, a local panchang, DGCA or the airport before you travel.
