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Makar Sankranti 2563

Saturday 22 January 2563

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When is Makar Sankranti 2563?
Makar Sankranti 2563 is on Saturday 22 January 2563 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2563?
195845 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 2564?
Makar Sankranti 2564 is on Sunday 22 January 2564.

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 Ekadashi
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaGanda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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256222 JanuaryFridayView
256322 JanuarySaturdayThis page
256422 JanuarySundayView
256522 JanuaryTuesdayView