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Makar Sankranti 2503

Monday 22 January 2503

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When is Makar Sankranti 2503?
Makar Sankranti 2503 is on Monday 22 January 2503 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2503?
173930 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 2504?
Makar Sankranti 2504 is on Tuesday 22 January 2504.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraChitra
YogaDhriti
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
250221 JanuarySaturdayView
250322 JanuaryMondayThis page
250422 JanuaryTuesdayView
250521 JanuaryWednesdayView