Makar Sankranti 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Makar Sankranti 2026 took place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (a Wednesday). See Makar Sankranti 2027 โ
When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. It falls on a Wednesday.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 took place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 196 days ago.
- Date
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Duration
- 1 day
Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival marking the sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated in mid-January with kite-flying, bonfires and sweets.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Makar Sankranti guide.