Makar Sankranti 2179
Sunday 17 January 2179
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2179?
- Makar Sankranti 2179 is on Sunday 17 January 2179 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2179?
- 55588 days from today (Saturday 7 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 2180?
- Makar Sankranti 2180 is on Monday 17 January 2180.
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 Navami
NakshatraAshwini
YogaSadhya
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:26 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
India