Makar Sankranti 2026
Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on January 14, 2026 (Wed). Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the start of Uttarayan, usually on 14 or 15 January. A harvest festival celebrated as Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri, Magh Bihu and Khichdi, with holy dips, til-gur sweets, kites and charity.
Key dates 2026: Makar Sankranti 14 Jan (Wed) · Sun enters Makara 14 Jan (Wed), 3:05 PM IST · Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu around the same days
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Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the start of Uttarayan, usually on 14 or 15 January. A harvest festival celebrated as Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri, Magh Bihu and Khichdi, with holy dips, til-gur sweets, kites and charity. Read the full Makar Sankranti guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →
Makar Sankranti 2026 day by day
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise / sunset (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 (Wed) | Krishna Ekadashi | Anuradha | 7:15 AM / 5:45 PM |
Lunar month: Pausha (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.
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Makar Sankranti dates by year
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 | January 15, 2027 (Fri) |
| 2026 | January 14, 2026 (Wed) |
Makar Sankranti 2026 — frequently asked questions
What is Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the start of Uttarayan, usually on 14 or 15 January. A harvest festival celebrated as Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri, Magh Bihu and Khichdi, with holy dips, til-gur sweets, kites and charity.
When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on January 14, 2026 (Wed).
Where can I find Makar Sankranti celebrations near me?
Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Makar Sankranti 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.
Which communities celebrate Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti is especially important to Pan Hindu, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Assamese communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.