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Makar Sankranti 2209

Tuesday 17 January 2209

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When is Makar Sankranti 2209?
Makar Sankranti 2209 is on Tuesday 17 January 2209 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2209?
66546 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 2210?
Makar Sankranti 2210 is on Thursday 18 January 2210.

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 Ekadashi
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShubha
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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220818 JanuaryMondayView
220917 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
221018 JanuaryThursdayView
221118 JanuaryFridayView