Why does the date change every year?

It barely does - this one is solar, so it stays near the same Gregorian date each year, unlike the lunar festivals.

How was this date computed?

This one is solar: the day the Sun enters Capricorn. Computed from the sidereal (Lahiri) panchang for New Delhi.

Makar Sankranti 2027 - Date & How It's Fixed

Makar Sankranti in 2027

Makar Sankranti falls on 15 January 2027, a Friday in 2027.

What Makar Sankranti is

The Sun entering Capricorn, and the only major Hindu festival fixed by the solar calendar rather than the Moon - which is why it holds to 14 or 15 January while Holi and Diwali swing across a month. It marks the start of Uttarayana, the Sun's northward turn, and the end of the inauspicious Kharmas, so weddings and housewarmings resume. Sesame and jaggery are eaten and given; the kite flying is Gujarat's and Rajasthan's. The same instant is Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, Maghi in Punjab and Uttarayan in Gujarat.

How this date was worked out

The rule: This one is solar: the day the Sun enters Capricorn. The date is derived from the panchang - the same computation that drives this site's daily pages.

Regional variation

These dates are computed for New Delhi and follow the north-Indian (purnimanta) convention. Tamil, Bengali and Kerala traditions differ on several festivals, and a tithi boundary falling near a window edge can shift the day for a distant city. Check a local panchang before committing to a fast or an event.

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Frequently asked

What date is Makar Sankranti in 2027?: 15 January 2027, a Friday.
Why does the date change every year?: It barely does - this one is solar, so it stays near the same Gregorian date each year, unlike the lunar festivals.
How was this date computed?: This one is solar: the day the Sun enters Capricorn. Computed from the sidereal (Lahiri) panchang for New Delhi.

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