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Makar Sankranti 2223

Saturday 18 January 2223

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When is Makar Sankranti 2223?
Makar Sankranti 2223 is on Saturday 18 January 2223 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2223?
71660 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 2224?
Makar Sankranti 2224 is on Sunday 18 January 2224.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraPunarvasu
YogaVishkambha
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:11 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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222218 JanuaryFridayView
222318 JanuarySaturdayThis page
222418 JanuarySundayView
222517 JanuaryMondayView