Makar Sankranti 2026 Date: Makar Sankranti holds a very special place in Hindu culture. People believe this festival brings good luck happiness and long life. On this day many people take holy baths give donations and pray to the Sun God. These actions are believed to give good results and remove problems from life. Every year some confusion happens about the correct date of Makar Sankranti and 2026 is no different.
Many people think Makar Sankranti in 2026 will fall on January 14. Others believe it will be on January 15. According to religious calculations and Panchang timing Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday January 14 2026. The Sun enters the zodiac sign Capricorn on this day which makes it the true date of the festival.
Makar Sankranti 2026 Date and Time
| Festival | Date and Time |
| Makar Sankranti | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Sankranti Moment | 03:13 PM |
| Transit Date | January 14, 2026 |
| Muhurat | Timings |
| 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 2026: Astrological Details
- Nakshatra: Anuradha
- Karana: Balava
- Moon Sign: Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Vahana: Tiger
- Vastra: Yellow
- Ayudha: Gada
- Bhakshya Padartha: Payasa (Sweet Rice)
Regional Names of Makar Sankranti
Tamil Nadu:Pongal
Gujarat & Rajasthan:Uttarayan
Punjab & Haryana: Magh
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Makar Sankranti 2026 date
In 2026 Makar Sankranti will be observed on January 14. The most auspicious time to perform holy activities is called Punya Kala. In 2026 the Punya Kala will start at 03:13 PM and end at 06:15 PM which lasts for 03 Hours 02 mins. The Maha Punya Kala which is considered even more sacred will be from 03:13 PM to 05:02 PM and will last 01 Hour 49 mins.
People believe that bathing praying and donating during these hours brings more blessings and positive energy. This timing follows traditional Hindu calculations and local time rules.
Simple Puja Rituals
The Sun God also known as Surya Dev plays the main role on Makar Sankranti. On this day people take a bath at an auspicious time. Many add Ganga water and black sesame seeds to their bath water. After bathing people offer water to the Sun God using a copper vessel. They fill it with water red flowers rice grains and sesame seeds. While offering water they chant “Om Suryaya Namah” or “Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah.”
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After prayers people give donations based on their ability. Common donation items include black sesame seeds jaggery rice clothes and money. Many believe that bathing charity and worship done on Makar Sankranti give many times more benefits than on normal days.
Makar Sankranti teaches sharing and kindness. Donating sesame seeds and jaggery on this day is believed to reduce problems related to the Sun. People also donate khichdi and blankets to the poor. Helping those in need is said to bring wealth peace and success in life.
