Festival date logic
Makar Sankranti 2027
मकर संक्रांति
Sun enters Capricorn, marking longer days. Celebrated with kite flying and sesame sweets.
Direct answer
When is Makar Sankranti 2027?
Makar Sankranti 2027 is on Thursday, 14 January 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra.
Also searched as: Sankranti 2027, Uttarayan 2027.
Gregorian date
Thursday, 14 January 2027Hindu date
Shukla Shashthi, ChaitraObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 14 January 2027, with Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyMakar Sankranti 2027 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
sankrantiFestival type
majorNakshatra
Uttara BhadrapadaCommon observance
noneSignificance
One of the few Hindu festivals based on solar calendar. Marks the end of winter solstice.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Makar Sankranti 2027?
Makar Sankranti 2027 is on Thursday, 14 January 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra.
What is the tithi for Makar Sankranti 2027?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Makar Sankranti.
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.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Makar Sankranti 2027 on Thursday, 14 January 2027 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.