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Makar Sankranti 2026 Date: Is it 14 or 15 January? Check Date, time, history, significance, why we celebrate, and rituals everything you need to know

Makar Sankranti 2026 Date, Time and History: This year, Makar Sankranti will be observed on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with the Makara Sankranti Moment occurring at 3:13 PM, on the same day.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jan 14, 2026 09:55 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2026 Date: Makar Sankranti signifies the Sun’s transition into Capricorn, heralding the end of winter and the arrival of longer days.

Makar Sankranti 2026 Date: The festival signifies the Sun’s transition into Capricorn, heralding the end of winter and the arrival of longer days.

Makar Sankranti 2026 Date: Makar Sankranti is an auspicious, mid-harvest Hindu festival that signifies the transition of the sun entering the Makara, or Capricorn, zodiac sign, thereby marking the end of winter and the arrival of a new season with longer days.

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It is also known as Uttarayan; it is regarded as highly auspicious and honours Lord Surya, the sun god. Spiritual practices such as bathing in sacred rivers and giving to those in need are believed to purify the soul and generate positive karma.

Makar Sankranti 2025: Date and Timings

This year, Makar Sankranti will be observed on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with auspicious timings mentioned below as per Drik Panchang:

Makara Sankranti Punya Kala: 03:13 PM to 05:45 PM
Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala: 03:13 PM to 04:58 PM
Makara Sankranti Moment: 03:13 PM

Makar Sankranti 2025: History and Significance

The origin of the festival can be traced back to Hindu mythology, where Sankranti was a divinity who slew the demon Sankarasur on the day after Makar Sankranti, also known as Karidin or Kinkrant.

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Makar Sankranti signifies the Sun’s transition into Capricorn, heralding the end of winter and the arrival of longer days.

On the day of Makar Sankranti, devotees rise early in the morning, around sunrise, and start with a dip in a sacred river such as the Ganga, Kaveri, or Krishna, accompanied by prayer and chanting.

Taking this dip cleanses away your sins and brings you good luck for the fresh dawn that begins today. As it is considered an auspicious day, many people provide charity and donations to the less fortunate.

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