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Makar Sankranti 2625

Sunday 23 January 2625

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When is Makar Sankranti 2625?
Makar Sankranti 2625 is on Sunday 23 January 2625 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2625?
218491 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 2626?
Makar Sankranti 2626 is on Monday 23 January 2626.

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 Saptami
NakshatraHasta
YogaSukarma
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal4:24 PM - 5:43 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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262723 JanuaryTuesdayView