Festivals

Sankranti 2026 & 2027: every date

The Sun's entry into each sign, twelve a year. Makar Sankranti, its entry into Makara, begins Uttarayana.

Sankranti in 2026: 12 dates

14Jan Wed
Makar Sankranti · Pongal
The Sun enters Makara at 15:07 on this day.
13Feb Fri
Kumbha Sankranti
The Sun enters Kumbha at 04:08 on this day.
15Mar Sun
Meena Sankranti
The Sun enters Meena at 01:03 on this day.
14Apr Tue
Mesha Sankranti · Solar New Year
The Sun enters Mesha at 09:32 on this day.
15May Fri
Vrishabha Sankranti
The Sun enters Vrishabha at 06:22 on this day.
15Jun Mon
Mithuna Sankranti
The Sun enters Mithuna at 12:53 on this day.
16Jul Thu
Karka Sankranti
The Sun enters Karka at 23:39 on this day.
17Aug Mon
Simha Sankranti
The Sun enters Simha at 07:58 on this day.
17Sept Thu
Kanya Sankranti · Vishwakarma Puja
The Sun enters Kanya at 07:52 on this day.
17Oct Sat
Tula Sankranti
The Sun enters Tula at 19:51 on this day.
16Nov Mon
Vrishchika Sankranti
The Sun enters Vrishchika at 19:43 on this day.
16Dec Wed
Dhanu Sankranti
The Sun enters Dhanu at 10:25 on this day.

15Jan Fri
Makar Sankranti · Pongal
The Sun enters Makara at 21:10, after sunset, so Makar Sankranti is kept the next day.
13Feb Sat
Kumbha Sankranti
The Sun enters Kumbha at 10:09 on this day.
15Mar Mon
Meena Sankranti
The Sun enters Meena at 07:00 on this day.
14Apr Wed
Mesha Sankranti · Solar New Year
The Sun enters Mesha at 15:28 on this day.
15May Sat
Vrishabha Sankranti
The Sun enters Vrishabha at 12:19 on this day.
15Jun Tue
Mithuna Sankranti
The Sun enters Mithuna at 18:55 on this day.
17Jul Sat
Karka Sankranti
The Sun enters Karka at 05:48 on this day.
17Aug Tue
Simha Sankranti
The Sun enters Simha at 14:13 on this day.
17Sept Fri
Kanya Sankranti · Vishwakarma Puja
The Sun enters Kanya at 14:10 on this day.
18Oct Mon
Tula Sankranti
The Sun enters Tula at 02:08 on this day.
17Nov Wed
Vrishchika Sankranti
The Sun enters Vrishchika at 01:58 on this day.
16Dec Thu
Dhanu Sankranti
The Sun enters Dhanu at 16:38 on this day.