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Makar Sankranti 2525

Sunday 21 January 2525

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When is Makar Sankranti 2525?
Makar Sankranti 2525 is on Sunday 21 January 2525 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2525?
181965 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 2526?
Makar Sankranti 2526 is on Tuesday 22 January 2526.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaGanda
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal4:24 PM - 5:43 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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252422 JanuarySaturdayView
252521 JanuarySundayThis page
252622 JanuaryTuesdayView
252722 JanuaryWednesdayView