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Makar Sankranti 2511

Thursday 22 January 2511

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When is Makar Sankranti 2511?
Makar Sankranti 2511 is on Thursday 22 January 2511 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2511?
176852 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 2512?
Makar Sankranti 2512 is on Friday 22 January 2512.

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 Saptami
NakshatraHasta
YogaAtiganda
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Makar Sankranti in other years

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251021 JanuaryTuesdayView
251122 JanuaryThursdayThis page
251222 JanuaryFridayView
251321 JanuarySaturdayView