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Makar Sankranti 2118

Sunday 16 January 2118

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When is Makar Sankranti 2118?
Makar Sankranti 2118 is on Sunday 16 January 2118 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2118?
33309 days from today (Thursday 5 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 2119?
Makar Sankranti 2119 is on Monday 16 January 2119.

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
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:26 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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211716 JanuarySaturdayView
211816 JanuarySundayThis page
211916 JanuaryMondayView
212016 JanuaryTuesdayView