Makar Sankranti 2617
Thursday 23 January 2617
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2617?
- Makar Sankranti 2617 is on Thursday 23 January 2617 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2617?
- 215569 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 2618?
- Makar Sankranti 2618 is on Friday 23 January 2618.
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 Navami
NakshatraSwati
YogaDhriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
India