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Makar Sankranti 2538

Wednesday 22 January 2538

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When is Makar Sankranti 2538?
Makar Sankranti 2538 is on Wednesday 22 January 2538 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2538?
186714 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 2539?
Makar Sankranti 2539 is on Thursday 22 January 2539.

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 Shashthi
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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