Makar Sankranti in 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, January 14, marking the Sun's transition into Capricorn. This harvest festival celebrates gratitude for a bountiful yield and honors the Sun God. Celebrated across India with regional variations like Pongal, Lohri, and Uttarayan, it signifies the end of winter solstice and the start of longer days. Festivities include kite flying and preparing traditional sweets, rooted in ancient agricultural traditions and mythology.