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Makar Sankranti 2221

Wednesday 17 January 2221

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When is Makar Sankranti 2221?
Makar Sankranti 2221 is on Wednesday 17 January 2221 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2221?
70929 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 2222?
Makar Sankranti 2222 is on Friday 18 January 2222.

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 Navami
NakshatraSwati
YogaDhriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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222018 JanuaryTuesdayView
222117 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
222218 JanuaryFridayView
222318 JanuarySaturdayView