Sankranti 2026 in UAE: date and local timings
Makar Sankranti (Sankranthi) 2026 falls on Wednesday 14 January 2026 in all 3 UAE cities listed here. In India it is on Wednesday 14 January 2026 – the same day. The rule: Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time. The table gives the date for each city with the deciding window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Tithi | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Wednesday 14 January 2026 | — | Sun enters Makara: 14 January 2026 1:37 PM |
| Abu Dhabi | Wednesday 14 January 2026 | — | Sun enters Makara: 14 January 2026 1:37 PM |
| Sharjah | Wednesday 14 January 2026 | — | Sun enters Makara: 14 January 2026 1:37 PM |
FAQ
When is Sankranti 2026 in UAE?
Sankranti 2026 is on Wednesday 14 January 2026 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah.
Is Sankranti on the same day in UAE and India?
Yes, in India it is on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
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.
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