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Makar Sankranti 2026
मकर संक्रांति
Makar Sankranti 2026: date
- Thursday
- 15 January 2026Sun enters Makar
Computed with Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri) for New Delhi sunrise. In other cities, and between amanta and purnimanta calendars, the date can differ by a day.
| Tithi / timing | solar |
|---|---|
| Deity | Surya |
| Observance | Sun enters Makar (Capricorn) |
| Where | Pan-India |
Questions
When is Makar Sankranti in 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on Thursday, 15 January 2026 (Sun enters Makar), computed for New Delhi sunrise.