Sankranti is the Sun’s transit into a new rashi (zodiac sign). It occurs monthly and is observed with snan, daan, jap, and Surya arghya.

Punya Kaal is the meritorious window around the Sankranti moment. Maha Punya Kaal is a subset considered even more auspicious where applicable.

Are timings local to my city?

Yes. All timings are computed in the selected city’s timezone; avoid locale-formatted strings to keep SSR/CSR consistent.

What if only the moment is shown?

If Punya Kaal is not available, we show the precise Sankranti moment. JSON‑LD reflects the exact moment as startDate.

Is Makara Sankranti special?

Yes. Makara Sankranti marks the Sun entering Capricorn and is widely celebrated, often with charitable acts and new beginnings.

Do customs vary regionally?

Yes. Follow family, community, or regional traditions for observance details and recommended practices.

Sankranti Dates & Timings 2026

Year

2026

Next:Kumbha Sankranti on February 13 in New Delhi

2026 Sankranti Calendar

Timings calculated for New Delhi

Makar Sankranti

Wednesday 14 January, 2026

☉Makar (Makar)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Kumbha Sankranti

Friday 13 February, 2026

♒Kumbha (Aquarius)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Meena Sankranti

Sunday 15 March, 2026

♓Meena (Pisces)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Mesha Sankranti

Tuesday 14 April, 2026

♈Mesha (Aries)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Vrishabha Sankranti

Friday 15 May, 2026

♉Vrishabha (Taurus)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Mithuna Sankranti

Monday 15 June, 2026

♊Mithuna (Gemini)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Karka Sankranti

Thursday 16 July, 2026

♋Karka (Cancer)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Simha Sankranti

Monday 17 August, 2026

♌Simha (Leo)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Kanya Sankranti

Thursday 17 September, 2026

♍Kanya (Virgo)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Tula Sankranti

Saturday 17 October, 2026

♎Tula (Libra)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Vrischika Sankranti

Monday 16 November, 2026

♏Vrischika (Scorpio)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Dhanu Sankranti

Wednesday 16 December, 2026

♐Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Vrat & Festivals

Purnima Dates

Full moon observances

Amavasya Dates

New moon sacred days

Ekadashi Dates

Sacred fasting for Lord Vishnu

Pradosh Vrat

Lord Shiva twilight fasting

Muhurat & Panchang

Panchang Today

Daily tithi, nakshatra & yoga

Choghadiya Today

Hourly muhurat for decisions

Rahu Kaal

Inauspicious time window

Abhijit Muhurat

Midday auspicious period

Year

2026

Next:Kumbha Sankranti on February 13 in New Delhi

2026 Sankranti Calendar

Timings calculated for New Delhi

Makar Sankranti

Wednesday 14 January, 2026

☉Makar (Makar)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Kumbha Sankranti

Friday 13 February, 2026

♒Kumbha (Aquarius)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Meena Sankranti

Sunday 15 March, 2026

♓Meena (Pisces)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Mesha Sankranti

Tuesday 14 April, 2026

♈Mesha (Aries)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Vrishabha Sankranti

Friday 15 May, 2026

♉Vrishabha (Taurus)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Mithuna Sankranti

Monday 15 June, 2026

♊Mithuna (Gemini)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Karka Sankranti

Thursday 16 July, 2026

♋Karka (Cancer)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Simha Sankranti

Monday 17 August, 2026

♌Simha (Leo)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Kanya Sankranti

Thursday 17 September, 2026

♍Kanya (Virgo)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Tula Sankranti

Saturday 17 October, 2026

♎Tula (Libra)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Vrischika Sankranti

Monday 16 November, 2026

♏Vrischika (Scorpio)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Dhanu Sankranti

Wednesday 16 December, 2026

♐Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Monthly solar transit (Sankranti). Perform snan, daan, and Surya arghya during Punya Kaal.

Vrat & Festivals

Purnima Dates

Full moon observances

Amavasya Dates

New moon sacred days

Ekadashi Dates

Sacred fasting for Lord Vishnu

Pradosh Vrat

Lord Shiva twilight fasting

Muhurat & Panchang

Panchang Today

Daily tithi, nakshatra & yoga

Choghadiya Today

Hourly muhurat for decisions

Rahu Kaal

Inauspicious time window

Abhijit Muhurat

Midday auspicious period