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🇮🇳India
Jan 14
Harvest festival marking the sun's transit into Capricorn. Celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and…
Makar Sankranti 2026
January 14, 2026🇮🇳 IndiaPublic Holiday
About Makar Sankranti
Harvest festival marking the sun's transit into Capricorn. Celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Bihu in Assam.
Key Details
Date
January 14, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
Medium
Country
🇮🇳 India
Related Events in India
Jan 14–Jan 17
Pongal(Festival)
Jan 23
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)(Observance)
Jan 12
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (National Youth Day)(Observance)
Jan 26
Republic Day(National Day)
Jan 13
Lohri(Festival)
Jan 14–Apr 27
Kumbh Mela (Haridwar)(Festival)
Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
मकर संक्रांति
14–18 January 2026
5 days off2 leave day(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
- Makar Sankranti 2026 is January 14, 2026 in India.
- Is Makar Sankranti a public holiday in India?
- Yes, Makar Sankranti is an official public holiday in India. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Makar Sankranti 2026?
- Makar Sankranti 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from January 14, 2026.