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Makar Sankranti 2224

Sunday 18 January 2224

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When is Makar Sankranti 2224?
Makar Sankranti 2224 is on Sunday 18 January 2224 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2224?
72025 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 2225?
Makar Sankranti 2225 is on Monday 17 January 2225.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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222318 JanuarySaturdayView
222418 JanuarySundayThis page
222517 JanuaryMondayView
222618 JanuaryWednesdayView