Makar Sankranti 2026: date and muhurat

मकर संक्रांति 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Makar Sankranti 2026 is on 14 January 2026, Wednesday.

What it is and how it is observed

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the start of its northward journey (Uttarayana). It is a harvest festival: people bathe in holy rivers, give til (sesame), jaggery, khichdi and blankets in charity, and fly kites.

How the date is fixed

the Sun's entry into sidereal Makara (Capricorn); punya kaal follows it until sunset.

Frequently asked questions

When is Makar Sankranti 2026?

Makar Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Why is Makar Sankranti 2026 observed on 14 Jan?

The date follows the rule: the Sun's entry into sidereal Makara (Capricorn); punya kaal follows it until sunset. In 2026 that is 14 January 2026, Wednesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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