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Makar Sankranti 2207

Sunday 18 January 2207

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When is Makar Sankranti 2207?
Makar Sankranti 2207 is on Sunday 18 January 2207 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2207?
65816 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 2208?
Makar Sankranti 2208 is on Monday 18 January 2208.

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 Kaal4:26 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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220618 JanuarySaturdayView
220718 JanuarySundayThis page
220818 JanuaryMondayView
220917 JanuaryTuesdayView