Festival
Makar Sankranti 2026
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is the day the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn), celebrated as Uttarayan, Pongal, Lohri and Khichdi with kite flying, sesame sweets and charity.
Makar Sankranti 2026 in major cities
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 14 Jan Wed |
| Mumbai | 14 Jan Wed |
| Ahmedabad | 14 Jan Wed |
| Kolkata | 14 Jan Wed |
| Chennai | 14 Jan Wed |
| Bengaluru | 14 Jan Wed |
| Hyderabad | 14 Jan Wed |
| Pune | 14 Jan Wed |
| Jaipur | 14 Jan Wed |
| Lucknow | 14 Jan Wed |
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When is Makar Sankranti in 2026?
Makar Sankranti is on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.