Uttar Pradesh: For Makar Sankranti, the Yogi government has declared January 15 to be a public holiday

Uttar Pradesh: In honor of Makar Sankranti, the Uttar Pradesh administration, headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has proclaimed January 15 a public holiday. All government offices, educational institutions, and state-run businesses are subject to the ruling, which was made public via an official announcement. The announcement states that all state government agencies, educational institutions, and public sector organizations would continue to be closed. Interestingly, the nation is celebrating Makar Sankranti on January 15 rather than January 14.

At the Ganga ghats, a sizable throng is anticipated.
Major Ganga ghats in Uttar Pradesh, such as Prayagraj, Kanpur, Varanasi, Unnao, Meerut, and Bijnor, are expected to see a huge influx of pilgrims on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. In addition to making gifts, pilgrims will take sacred baths in rivers including the Ganga and the Saryu. at a same vein, enormous numbers of pilgrims are anticipated at Haridwar and Rishikesh.

the formal notice.
2026 Makar Sankranti
When Lord Surya moves into the sign of Capricorn, which is controlled by his son Shani, Makar Sankranti, also called the holy festival of Khichdi, is celebrated. Surya Dev will enter this sign this year on January 14, 2026, at 3:13 p.m. However, because the transit occurs in the afternoon on January 14 and religious rites related to Sankranti are often carried out early in the morning, a frequent question is raised.

The controversy of whether Makar Sankranti should be observed on January 15th instead arises from this. The right date must be recognized based on the fortunate timing in order to dispel this uncertainty. On January 15, 2026, from dawn to 1 pm, there will be a Punya Kaal Muhurat for Makar Sankranti. Taking a holy plunge, giving to charity, and carrying out religious rites are all seen to be very fortunate during this time.