Makar Sankranti 2027 Date

मकर संक्रांति 2027 कब है? शुक्रवार, 15 जनवरी 2027

Makar Sankranti 2027
Friday, 15 January 2027
YearDateTithi timing (IST)
2026Wed, 14 JanSun enters sign: 14 Jan, 2:59 pm
2027Fri, 15 JanSun enters sign: 14 Jan, 9:00 pm
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About Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's northward journey (Uttarayan) and the harvest season. It is celebrated as Uttarayan with kite flying in Gujarat, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri the night before in Punjab, and Magh Bihu in Assam. Til-gud sweets and charity are central to the day.

How the date is decided

Makar Sankranti falls on The day the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) in the sidereal zodiac; if this happens after sunset, the next day. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Dates follow the panchang for New Delhi (IST), worked out from the positions of the Sun and Moon; tithi times are shown in IST. Some regions and traditions observe a festival a day earlier or later, so check with your family priest or local temple for rituals.

Frequently asked questions

When is Makar Sankranti in 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
When is Makar Sankranti in 2027?
Makar Sankranti 2027 is on Friday, 15 January 2027.
How is the date of Makar Sankranti decided?
It falls on The day the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) in the sidereal zodiac; if this happens after sunset, the next day. Because the Hindu calendar follows the Moon, the date in the English calendar changes every year.

Last updated: 2026-11-02