Next Dhanu Sankranti holiday is on

16th December 2025, Tuesday

What is Dhanu Sankranti?

Dhanu Sankranti

Dhanu Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the crossing of the sun over the zodiac sign Sagittarius. It is celebrated by worshipping Lord Surya, the god of light, and Lord Jagannath, who is considered as a form of Vishnu. On that day, theatrical street plays are performed – depicting the life of Lord Krishna from birth to the killing of the tyrant ruler Kamsa. Moreover, several events from the Bhagavata Purana are referred to in the plays.

Dhanu Sankranti also known as

When is Dhanu Sankranti?

How long until Dhanu Sankranti?
Next Dhanu Sankranti takes place in 627 Days.
Dates of Dhanu Sankranti
YearWeekdayDate
2025 Tuesday16th Dec
2024 Sunday15th Dec
2023 Saturday16th Dec
2022 Friday16th Dec
2021 Thursday16th Dec
2020 Tuesday15th Dec
2019 Monday16th Dec
2018 Sunday16th Dec
2017 Saturday16th Dec
2016 Thursday15th Dec
2015 Wednesday16th Dec
Duration
1 Day

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