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Makar Sankranti 2536

Sunday 22 January 2536

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When is Makar Sankranti 2536?
Makar Sankranti 2536 is on Sunday 22 January 2536 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2536?
185983 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 2537?
Makar Sankranti 2537 is on Monday 21 January 2537.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaDhruva
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:43 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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253522 JanuarySaturdayView
253622 JanuarySundayThis page
253721 JanuaryMondayView
253822 JanuaryWednesdayView