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Makar Sankranti 2567

Thursday 22 January 2567

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When is Makar Sankranti 2567?
Makar Sankranti 2567 is on Thursday 22 January 2567 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2567?
197306 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 2568?
Makar Sankranti 2568 is on Friday 22 January 2568.

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)

TithiShukla Ekadashi
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShubha
KaranaVanija
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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