Makar Sankranti 2562
Friday 22 January 2562
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2562?
- Makar Sankranti 2562 is on Friday 22 January 2562 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2562?
- 195480 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 2563?
- Makar Sankranti 2563 is on Saturday 22 January 2563.
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 Pratipada
NakshatraPushya
YogaVishkambha
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
India