Sankranti 2026
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2026 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Tula Sankranti — Saturday, 17 Oct 2026
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2026, 3:07 PM |
| Friday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2026, 4:08 AM |
| Sunday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2026, 1:03 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2026, 9:33 AM |
| Friday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2026, 6:22 AM |
| Monday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2026, 12:54 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2026, 11:40 PM |
| Monday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2026, 7:59 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2026, 7:53 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2026, 7:52 PM |
| Monday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2026, 7:44 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2026, 10:25 AM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Sankranti
Sankranti is the day the Sun moves into a new sidereal sign — twelve times a year. Makar Sankranti (into Capricorn) and Mesha Sankranti (the solar new year in many regions) are major festivals.
How it is observed
People bathe in rivers, give charity — especially sesame, grains and clothes — and the hours around the ingress (punya kaal) are considered auspicious for both.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Sankranti?
The next Tula Sankranti is on Saturday, 17 Oct. The tithi begins 17 Oct 2026, 7:52 PM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2026?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2026.