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Makar Sankranti 2500

Thursday 21 January 2500

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When is Makar Sankranti 2500?
Makar Sankranti 2500 is on Thursday 21 January 2500 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2500?
172834 days from today (Sunday 8 November 2026).
Is Makar Sankranti a public holiday in India?
No. Makar Sankranti is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Makar Sankranti 2501?
Makar Sankranti 2501 is on Friday 21 January 2501.

About

Held when the Sun enters sidereal Capricorn (Makara), usually 14 January. It follows the solar calendar, so its date barely moves.

Significance

Marks the Sun's northward journey and the harvest season.

How it is celebrated

  • Holy dips in rivers, especially at Prayagraj
  • Til-gud sweets and khichdi
  • Kite flying in Gujarat (Uttarayan)
  • Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Magh Bihu in Assam

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Panchami
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
249921 JanuaryWednesdayView
250021 JanuaryThursdayThis page
250121 JanuaryFridayView
250221 JanuarySaturdayView