Next Sankranti: Date and Time of the Sun's Sign Change
Next: Tula SankrantiSunday, 18 October 2026Sun enters Tula at 7:52 PM on 17 Oct 2026 (IST, New Delhi)
Sankranti is the day the Sun moves from one rashi to the next. The Hindu solar months begin on Sankranti, and many festivals are tied to it: Makar Sankranti in January, Mesha Sankranti (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu) in April.
Upcoming Sankranti dates
| Sankranti | Sun enters | Moment (IST) | Observance date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tula Sankranti | Tula (Libra) | 7:52 PM, 17 Oct | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Vrishchika Sankranti | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | 7:43 PM, 16 Nov | 17 Nov 2026 |
| Dhanu Sankranti | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 10:25 AM, 16 Dec | 16 Dec 2026 |
| Makara Sankranti (Makar Sankranti) | Makara (Capricorn) | 9:10 PM, 14 Jan | 15 Jan 2027 |
| Kumbha Sankranti | Kumbha (Aquarius) | 10:09 AM, 13 Feb | 13 Feb 2027 |
| Meena Sankranti | Meena (Pisces) | 7:00 AM, 15 Mar | 15 Mar 2027 |
Full lists: Sankranti 2026 · Sankranti 2027 · Makar Sankranti