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Makar Sankranti 2218

Sunday 18 January 2218

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When is Makar Sankranti 2218?
Makar Sankranti 2218 is on Sunday 18 January 2218 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2218?
69834 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 2219?
Makar Sankranti 2219 is on Monday 18 January 2219.

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 Panchami
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaTaitila
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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221717 JanuaryFridayView
221818 JanuarySundayThis page
221918 JanuaryMondayView
222018 JanuaryTuesdayView