When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
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Panchang of the Day
- TithiKrishna Ekadashi
- NakshatraAnuradha
- MasaPausha
- Sunrise7:15 AM IST
Based on New Delhi sunrise; regional tradition can shift the observance by ±1 day — confirm with your local panchang. Full panchang →
🕉️ Puja Muhurat & Timings 2026
- Pradosh Kaal (evening puja)5:45 PM – 7:21 PM
- Nishita Muhurat (midnight)12:06 AM – 12:54 AM
- Abhijit MuhuratNone (Wednesday)
- Moonrise3:29 AM
- Sunset5:45 PM
- Rahu Kaal (avoid)12:30 PM – 1:49 PM
All times engine-computed for New Delhi (IST), minute-exact. Pick the window your tradition uses — e.g. Diwali: Pradosh Kaal · Shivratri/Janmashtami: Nishita · Karva Chauth: Moonrise.
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FAQ
When is Makar Sankranti in 2026?
Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
What are the tithi and nakshatra that day?
At sunrise on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 the tithi is Krishna Ekadashi and the nakshatra is Anuradha (New Delhi panchang).