Makar Sankranti 2027
📅 Thursday, January 14, 2027
📝 About Makar Sankranti 2027
Makar Sankranti is one of the few Hindu festivals that follows the solar calendar, celebrated on January 14 as the sun transitions into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, marking the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. The festival is celebrated under different names across India: Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, and Uttarayan in Gujarat, each with unique regional traditions. Kite flying is a hallmark of the celebration, particularly in Gujarat, where the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad draws participants from around the world and paints the sky with millions of colorful kites. Traditional foods include sesame and jaggery sweets like tilgul, and the greeting Tilgul ghya, god god bola in Marathi encapsulates the spirit of sharing sweetness and speaking kindly.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 14, 2027
- Day of the Week
- Thursday
- Days Remaining
- 291
- Category
- Religious
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 291 days until Makar Sankranti 2027 on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
Makar Sankranti 2027 is on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
Makar Sankranti is one of the few Hindu festivals that follows the solar calendar, celebrated on January 14 as the sun transitions into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, marking the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. The festival is celebrated under different names across India: Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, and Uttarayan in Gujarat, each with unique regional traditions. Kite flying is a hallmark of the celebration, particularly in Gujarat, where the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad draws participants from around the world and paints the sky with millions of colorful kites. Traditional foods include sesame and jaggery sweets like tilgul, and the greeting Tilgul ghya, god god bola in Marathi encapsulates the spirit of sharing sweetness and speaking kindly.
Makar Sankranti 2027 falls on a Thursday.