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Makar Sankranti 2573

Friday 22 January 2573

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When is Makar Sankranti 2573?
Makar Sankranti 2573 is on Friday 22 January 2573 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2573?
199498 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 2574?
Makar Sankranti 2574 is on Saturday 22 January 2574.

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 Tritiya
NakshatraMagha
YogaAyushman
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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257222 JanuaryWednesdayView
257322 JanuaryFridayThis page
257422 JanuarySaturdayView
257522 JanuarySundayView