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Makar Sankranti 2220

Tuesday 18 January 2220

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When is Makar Sankranti 2220?
Makar Sankranti 2220 is on Tuesday 18 January 2220 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2220?
70564 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 2221?
Makar Sankranti 2221 is on Wednesday 17 January 2221.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraMrigashira
YogaBrahma
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:07 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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221918 JanuaryMondayView
222018 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
222117 JanuaryWednesdayView
222218 JanuaryFridayView