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Makar Sankranti 2604

Tuesday 24 January 2604

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When is Makar Sankranti 2604?
Makar Sankranti 2604 is on Tuesday 24 January 2604 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2604?
210821 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 2605?
Makar Sankranti 2605 is on Wednesday 23 January 2605.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaVajra
KaranaBava
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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260424 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
260523 JanuaryWednesdayView
260623 JanuaryThursdayView