Solar festival · Suva, Fiji

Makar Sankranti 2026 in Suva

Name: Makar Sankranti
Start: 2026-01-15
Location: Suva

मकर संक्रांति

Thursday 15 January 2026 Verified

Makar Sankranti 2026 in Suva falls on Thursday, 15 January 2026. Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of its northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, and is celebrated regionally as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi and Bihu.

In India (national reference)

14 Jan 2026

Where you are · Suva

15 Jan 2026

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Suva than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of its northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, and is celebrated regionally as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi and Bihu.

Also known as: Pongal · Uttarayan · Maghi · Lohri season.

Presiding deity: Surya.

Frequently asked

When is Makar Sankranti 2026 in Suva?

Makar Sankranti 2026 in Suva is on Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Why is Makar Sankranti on a different date in Suva than in India?

Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Makar Sankranti 2026 is 14 Jan 2026, but the same tithi resolves to 15 Jan 2026 for Suva's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.

What else is Makar Sankranti called?

Makar Sankranti is also known as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi, Lohri season.

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