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Makar Sankranti 2501

Friday 21 January 2501

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When is Makar Sankranti 2501?
Makar Sankranti 2501 is on Friday 21 January 2501 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2501?
173199 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 2502?
Makar Sankranti 2502 is on Saturday 21 January 2502.

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)

TithiShukla Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaHarshana
KaranaKimstughna
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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250021 JanuaryThursdayView
250121 JanuaryFridayThis page
250221 JanuarySaturdayView
250322 JanuaryMondayView