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Makar Sankranti 2516

Wednesday 22 January 2516

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When is Makar Sankranti 2516?
Makar Sankranti 2516 is on Wednesday 22 January 2516 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2516?
178678 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 2517?
Makar Sankranti 2517 is on Thursday 21 January 2517.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraPushya
YogaPriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:47 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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251522 JanuaryTuesdayView
251622 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
251721 JanuaryThursdayView
251822 JanuarySaturdayView