Wednesday, 14 January 2026 · Sun enters Capricorn
Marks the sun's northward journey (uttarayan) and the harvest. People fly kites, take holy dips, and make sweets of til and gud. In the south it is Pongal, a four-day harvest thanksgiving.
Makar Sankranti is observed on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, on Sun enters Capricorn. Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and are set for India, so confirm the exact tithi with your local panchang.
See the day's panchang for tithi, nakshatra and the auspicious windows, find a shubh muhurat for any new beginning, or ask Saptarishi what this day means for your chart.
Festival dates reflect classical panchang calculations. Regional traditions vary; treat this as a guide.