Samvat

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Makar Sankranti 2028

मकर संक्रांति

Sun enters Capricorn, marking longer days. Celebrated with kite flying and sesame sweets.

Direct answer

When is Makar Sankranti 2028?

Makar Sankranti 2028 is on Friday, 14 January 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Tritiya, Chaitra.

Also searched as: Sankranti 2028, Uttarayan 2028.

Gregorian date

Friday, 14 January 2028

Hindu date

Krishna Tritiya, Chaitra

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 14 January 2028, with Krishna Tritiya, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Makar Sankranti 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

sankranti

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Common observance

none

Significance

One of the few Hindu festivals based on solar calendar. Marks the end of winter solstice.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Kite flyingTil-gul sweetsHoly dip in riversCharity

Observed in

Pan-IndiaGujaratMaharashtraKarnataka

Other years

202620272028202920302031

Common questions

What is the date of Makar Sankranti 2028?

Makar Sankranti 2028 is on Friday, 14 January 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Tritiya, Chaitra.

What is the tithi for Makar Sankranti 2028?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Tritiya, 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.

Plan around this festival

January 2028 Hindu calendarMumbai PanchangDelhi PanchangLondon PanchangNew York Panchang

Nearby observances

Friday, 14 January 2028PongalWednesday, 26 January 2028Republic Day

Citation summary

Samvat lists Makar Sankranti 2028 on Friday, 14 January 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Tritiya, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.

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