Festival
Makar Sankranti 2027
Thursday, 14 January 2027
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 2027 in major cities
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 14 Jan Thu |
| Mumbai | 14 Jan Thu |
| Ahmedabad | 14 Jan Thu |
| Kolkata | 14 Jan Thu |
| Chennai | 14 Jan Thu |
| Bengaluru | 14 Jan Thu |
| Hyderabad | 14 Jan Thu |
| Pune | 14 Jan Thu |
| Jaipur | 14 Jan Thu |
| Lucknow | 14 Jan Thu |
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When is Makar Sankranti in 2027?
Makar Sankranti is on Thursday, 14 January 2027.