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14 January
Wednesday, 2026 · Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) — solar festival
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Makar Sankranti 2026 · मकर संक्रांति
Makar Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 (Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) — solar festival). Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of Uttarayan, the sun's northward journey.
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Significance
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of Uttarayan, the sun's northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, celebrated as Pongal, Lohri, Bihu and Uttarayan across India with kite-flying, til-gud sweets and holy dips.
How Makar Sankranti is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Holy river baths at dawn, sesame-jaggery (til-gud) offerings, kite flying, and charity (daan).
Makar Sankranti 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 14 January 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) — solar festival |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | This year (past) |
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Makar Sankranti 2026 — common questions
When is Makar Sankranti in 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, on Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) — solar festival.
What is the significance of Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of Uttarayan, the sun's northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, celebrated as Pongal, Lohri, Bihu and Uttarayan across India with kite-flying, til-gud sweets and holy dips.
How is Makar Sankranti observed?
Holy river baths at dawn, sesame-jaggery (til-gud) offerings, kite flying, and charity (daan). Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Makar Sankranti on?
Makar Sankranti is observed on Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) — solar festival. Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.