Maghe Sankranti 2083 date
Date: Friday, January 15, 2027, which is Magh 1, 2083 BS. Maghe Sankranti always falls on the first day of Magh, when the sun enters Capricorn (Makar), so the English date is usually January 14 or 15.
What is Maghe Sankranti?
Maghe Sankranti (also Makar Sankranti) marks the end of the cold month of Poush and the start of longer, warmer days. People bathe at rivers and holy confluences, such as Devghat, Triveni and Sankhu, and visit temples. The festival food includes ghee, chaku (molasses), til laddu (sesame sweets), yam (tarul), sweet potato and spinach. Elders give blessings and families share a meal together.
For the Tharu community it is Maghi, their New Year, with dance and community feasts, especially in the Terai. The Magar community also celebrates it as a major festival.
Is Maghe Sankranti a public holiday?
Yes, Magh 1 (Jan 15, 2027) is in the 2083 holiday list. Check your office or school notice for the exact holiday rules. See the 2083 holidays list.
Maghe Sankranti 2083: frequently asked questions
When is Maghe Sankranti 2083?
Maghe Sankranti 2083 is on Friday, January 15, 2027 (Magh 1, 2083 BS).
What do people eat on Maghe Sankranti?
Ghee, chaku (molasses), til laddu (sesame sweets), yam (tarul), sweet potato and spinach are the traditional foods.
Is Maghe Sankranti a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Magh 1 (Jan 15, 2027) is in the 2083 holiday list. Check your office or school notice.
Why is Maghe Sankranti celebrated?
It marks the start of the month of Magh and the sun's move into Capricorn, after the coldest days of Poush.
What is Maghi?
Maghi is the Tharu New Year, celebrated on the same day with dance and a community feast.
Related pages for 2083 BS
Sources and updates. Dates are calculated from the BS calendar tables on this site and checked against published Nepali calendars. Last reviewed Nov 2026. If your family follows a different patro, confirm with it.