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Makar Sankranti 2528

Thursday 22 January 2528

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When is Makar Sankranti 2528?
Makar Sankranti 2528 is on Thursday 22 January 2528 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2528?
183061 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 2529?
Makar Sankranti 2529 is on Friday 21 January 2529.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaVyaghata
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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252722 JanuaryWednesdayView
252822 JanuaryThursdayThis page
252921 JanuaryFridayView
253022 JanuarySundayView