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Makar Sankranti 2126

Wednesday 16 January 2126

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When is Makar Sankranti 2126?
Makar Sankranti 2126 is on Wednesday 16 January 2126 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2126?
36232 days from today (Wednesday 4 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 2127?
Makar Sankranti 2127 is on Thursday 16 January 2127.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraChitra
YogaSukarma
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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212616 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
212716 JanuaryThursdayView
212817 JanuarySaturdayView