when is makar sankranti in 2026

Makar Sankranti in 2026 is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Quick Scoop

• Festival date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

• Reason for the date: This is the day the Sun moves into Makara (Capricorn) , which is what gives the festival its name and timing each year.

• Typical timing focus: Many guides mention the key Sankranti moment and Punya Kaal in the afternoon for holy bath, daan, and puja, but the whole day is observed as the festival.

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