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Makar Sankranti 2202

Monday 18 January 2202

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When is Makar Sankranti 2202?
Makar Sankranti 2202 is on Monday 18 January 2202 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2202?
63990 days from today (Friday 6 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 2203?
Makar Sankranti 2203 is on Tuesday 18 January 2203.

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
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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220117 JanuarySaturdayView
220218 JanuaryMondayThis page
220318 JanuaryTuesdayView
220418 JanuaryWednesdayView