Sankranti 2026 in Doha
Makar Sankranti (Sankranthi) 2026 in Doha (Qatar) is on Wednesday 14 January 2026, the same day as in India. Rule: Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time. That day sunrise is 6:21 AM, sunset 5:04 PM, and rahu kalam 11:42 AM – 1:03 PM; the full panchangam of the day is linked below. All times are computed for this city's coordinates and time zone from the NASA/JPL ephemeris; no time is converted from India.
Panchangam – Wednesday 14 January 2026 Festivals 2026 – Doha
FAQ
When is Sankranti 2026 in Doha?
Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Is Sankranti 2026 on the same day in Doha and India?
Yes.
How is the date of Sankranti decided?
Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time.