When is Makar Sankranti 2027? Dates of Lohri and Pongal
Makar Sankranti 2027 falls on January 15, 2027, Friday. The sun enters Makar (Capricorn) on January 14, 2027, Thursday at 8:56 pm, which is after sunset, so snan-daan will be on the next day. Lohri is on January 14, 2027, Thursday and Pongal on January 15, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When is Makar Sankranti 2027?
On January 15, 2027, Friday.
When is Lohri 2027?
On January 14, 2027, Thursday, one day before Makar Sankranti.
When will the sun enter Makar in Makar Sankranti 2027?
January 14, 2027, Thursday at 8:56 pm (IST).
Why is Makar Sankranti sometimes on January 14 and sometimes on the 15th?
Sankranti is the moment the sun enters Makar. This moment moves forward by about 6 hours every year; if the entry is after sunset, the punya kaal and the festival are taken on the next day.