Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. [Solar / Harvest] Sun's transit into Capricorn; major harvest festival, called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam context varies Tithi at sunrise: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi.
- Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- Tithi: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 07:15 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Makar Sankranti / Pongal in 2026?
Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
- Why is Makar Sankranti / Pongal celebrated?
[Solar / Harvest] Sun's transit into Capricorn; major harvest festival, called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam context varies
- What is the tithi on Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi and the nakshatra is Anuradha.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 07:15 AM and sunset at 05:45 PM. Times differ by city.