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Makar Sankranti 2116

Thursday 16 January 2116

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When is Makar Sankranti 2116?
Makar Sankranti 2116 is on Thursday 16 January 2116 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2116?
32580 days from today (Tuesday 3 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 2117?
Makar Sankranti 2117 is on Saturday 16 January 2117.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraShravana
YogaVajra
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:07 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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211616 JanuaryThursdayThis page
211716 JanuarySaturdayView
211816 JanuarySundayView