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

Quick Scoop

  • Main festival date : 14 January 2026 (Wednesday).
  • This is the popular Makar Sankranti, when the Sun moves into the Capricorn (Makara) sign.
  • Many Hindu calendars list this as a major harvest and thanksgiving festival across India, especially in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu (where it coincides with Pongal).

If you need exact muhurat (Sankranti moment, Maha Punya Kaal, snan–daan timings) for your city, local panchang sites and regional calendars for 14 January 2026 will give location-specific details.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.