Sankranti 2026
Solar transit dates through the zodiac
2026
About Sankranti
Sankranti marks the Sun's transit from one zodiac sign (Rashi) to another. There are 12 Sankrantis in a year. Makar Sankranti (Sun entering Capricorn) is the most celebrated, marking the beginning of Uttarayana.
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Sankranti dates in 2026
14
Apr
Makar Sankranti
Tuesday
Mesha
15
May
Kumbha Sankranti
Friday
Vrishabha
15
Jun
Meena Sankranti
Monday
Mithuna
17
Jul
Mesha Sankranti
Friday
Karka
17
Aug
Vrishabha Sankranti
Monday
Simha
17
Sep
Mithuna Sankranti
Thursday
Kanya
18
Oct
Karka Sankranti
Sunday
Tula
17
Nov
Simha Sankranti
Tuesday
Vrishchika
16
Dec
Kanya Sankranti
Wednesday
Dhanu