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Makar Sankranti 2182

Wednesday 16 January 2182

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When is Makar Sankranti 2182?
Makar Sankranti 2182 is on Wednesday 16 January 2182 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2182?
56683 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 2183?
Makar Sankranti 2183 is on Friday 17 January 2183.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraRohini
YogaShukla
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:15 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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218116 JanuaryTuesdayView
218216 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
218317 JanuaryFridayView
218417 JanuarySaturdayView