Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) 2027
ઉત્તરાયણ · UttarayanThursday, 14 January 2027 in Ahmedabad
Uttarayan marks Makar Sankranti. By Gujarati custom it is kept on 14 January every year, the day the kites come out across Gujarat. It is celebrated by Hindu and Jain families alike.
Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) dates around the world
| City | Next date | The year after |
|---|---|---|
| AhmedabadIndia | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| MumbaiIndia | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| New YorkUnited States | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| Los AngelesUnited States | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| TorontoCanada | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| NairobiKenya | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| SydneyAustralia | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
| AucklandNew Zealand | Thu, 14 Jan 2027 | Fri, 14 Jan 2028 |
Each date is calculated for that city's own sunrise and sunset, so a festival can fall a day apart in different places.
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When is Uttarayan in 2027?
Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) 2027 falls on Thursday, 14 January 2027 in Ahmedabad. The date can differ by a day in other cities because it follows local sunrise and sunset; see the table for London, New York, Toronto, Sydney and more.
Why is Uttarayan always on 14 January?
Uttarayan marks Makar Sankranti, the Sun's move into Makara (Capricorn). By Gujarati custom it is kept on 14 January every year, the day the kites come out across Gujarat.