Your Guide to International Celebrations

When is Makar Sankranti?

Makar Sankranti literally means Capricorn Transition. This holiday celebrates the beginning of the harvesting season. This day is determined astrologically by the movement of the sun from Sagittarius to Capricorn, which occurs about 21 days after the winter solstice.

This holiday often involves the worship of Saraswati Maa (Goddess of Knowledge) as well as of ancestors. It is also a day of generosity and gift-giving.

It is a time to renew, refresh and to set new life goals.

Year	Makar Sankranti
2013	Monday, January 14th
2014	Tuesday, January 14th
2015	Wednesday, January 14th
2016	Thursday, January 14th
2017	Saturday, January 14th
2018	Sunday, January 14th
2019	Monday, January 14th
2020	Tuesday, January 14th