Festival date and tithi
Makar Sankranti 2026
मकर संक्रांति
Sun enters Capricorn, marking longer days. Celebrated with kite flying and sesame sweets.
At a glance
When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ekadashi, Magha.
Also known as: Sankranti 2026, Uttarayan 2026, Khichdi Parv 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Ekadashi, Magha
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Calculated when the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) rashi in sidereal zodiac. This is one of the few solar-based Hindu festivals, occurring around January 14-15 each year when the Sun crosses 270° sidereal longitude.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 14 January 2026, with Krishna Ekadashi, Magha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedMakar Sankranti 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Major festivalNakshatra
AnuradhaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
One of the few Hindu festivals based on solar calendar. Marks the end of winter solstice.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Makar Sankranti 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ekadashi, Magha.
What is the tithi for Makar Sankranti 2026?
Makar Sankranti is observed on Krishna Ekadashi, Magha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.