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Makar Sankranti 2593

Tuesday 22 January 2593

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When is Makar Sankranti 2593?
Makar Sankranti 2593 is on Tuesday 22 January 2593 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2593?
206803 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 2594?
Makar Sankranti 2594 is on Wednesday 22 January 2594.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraMula
YogaVyaghata
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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259322 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
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259522 JanuaryThursdayView