Festival date logic

Makar Sankranti 2029

मकर संक्रांति

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

Direct answer

When is Makar Sankranti 2029?

Makar Sankranti 2029 is on Sunday, 14 January 2029. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra.

Also searched as: Sankranti 2029, Uttarayan 2029.

Gregorian date

Sunday, 14 January 2029

Hindu date

Krishna Amavasya, 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 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 14 January 2029, with Krishna Amavasya, 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 2029 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

sankranti

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha

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

Common questions

What is the date of Makar Sankranti 2029?

Makar Sankranti 2029 is on Sunday, 14 January 2029. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra.

What is the tithi for Makar Sankranti 2029?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Amavasya, 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 2029 on Sunday, 14 January 2029 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Amavasya, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.