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Makar Sankranti 2219

Monday 18 January 2219

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When is Makar Sankranti 2219?
Makar Sankranti 2219 is on Monday 18 January 2219 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2219?
70199 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 2220?
Makar Sankranti 2220 is on Tuesday 18 January 2220.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraShravana
YogaVajra
KaranaBava
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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221818 JanuarySundayView
221918 JanuaryMondayThis page
222018 JanuaryTuesdayView
222117 JanuaryWednesdayView