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Makar Sankranti 2188

Thursday 17 January 2188

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When is Makar Sankranti 2188?
Makar Sankranti 2188 is on Thursday 17 January 2188 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2188?
58875 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 2189?
Makar Sankranti 2189 is on Friday 16 January 2189.

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 Chaturthi
NakshatraMagha
YogaAyushman
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:14 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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