Makara Sankranthi 2027 Date and Time – Sankranthi Calendar

Makara Sankranthi is one of India's most important Hindu harvest festivals. The celebration signifies the start of an auspicious time (harvest season) and the entrance of longer days when the Sun enters Makara Rashi (Capricorn). The event also honours the change of the seasons, gratitude, regeneration, and agricultural prosperity.

Makara Sankranthi 2027 falls on Friday, 15 January 2027. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, and several other Indian states. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Sankranthi celebrations traditionally extend over several days, including Bhogi, Makara Sankranthi, and Kanuma.

Sankranthi 2027 Date

Festival	Date
Bhogi	14th January
Sankranthi	15th January
Kanuma	16th January

 Sankranthi Holidays 2027 in India

    Makara Sankranthi is observed as a public, restricted, or optional holiday depending on the state and the applicable government holiday calendar.

    In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sankranthi is one of the major festivals of the year. Government offices, educational institutions, and private businesses may follow different holiday schedules.

    Employees and students should check the official 2027 holiday notification issued by their respective state government or institution.

How Is Makara Sankranthi Celebrated?

Common traditions include:

• Surya Puja: Worshipping the Sun God and offering prayers for prosperity and good health.
• Harvest celebrations: Expressing gratitude for agricultural produce and a successful harvest.
• Rangoli and Sankranthi Muggulu: Decorating homes with colourful designs, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• Bhogi celebrations: Lighting traditional bonfires on Bhogi, according to local customs.
• Kite flying: Flying colourful kites, particularly in Gujarat and other regions.
• Traditional food: Preparing festive dishes such as pongal, ariselu, tilgul, and other regional sweets.
• Family gatherings: Visiting relatives, sharing festive meals, and exchanging sweets.

Religious Significance of Makar Sankranti

    Devotees offer prayers to the Sun God, visit temples, take ritual baths where customary, and perform charitable acts.

The Kumbh Mela and other major religious gatherings are associated with particular auspicious occasions and calendar cycles; they do not occur at every Makara Sankranthi.

Is Makara Sankranthi a public holiday?

Makara Sankranthi's holiday status varies across India. In some states, it is an official public holiday, while in others it may be listed as a restricted or optional holiday.

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the festival is widely celebrated, and many schools, colleges, government offices, and businesses may close according to their official holiday schedules.

Always refer to the relevant 2027 state government holiday list for confirmation.