Makar Sankranti 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Makar Sankranti 2026 fell on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (a Wednesday). See Makar Sankranti 2027 โ
When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 fell on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. It was a Wednesday.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2026?
As of October 14, 2026, it has been 273 days since Makar Sankranti 2026, which fell on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Duration
- 1 day
Makar Sankranti 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | Wed, Jan 14 | Wed, Jan 14 optional (restricted) holiday for central government employeesThu, Jan 15 public holiday (Karnataka) |
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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.