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Makar Sankranti 2611

Wednesday 23 January 2611

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When is Makar Sankranti 2611?
Makar Sankranti 2611 is on Wednesday 23 January 2611 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2611?
213377 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 2612?
Makar Sankranti 2612 is on Friday 24 January 2612.

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
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaAyushman
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:47 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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261023 JanuaryTuesdayView
261123 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
261224 JanuaryFridayView
261323 JanuarySaturdayView