Makar Sankranti 2226
Wednesday 18 January 2226
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2226?
- Makar Sankranti 2226 is on Wednesday 18 January 2226 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2226?
- 72756 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 2227?
- Makar Sankranti 2227 is on Thursday 18 January 2227.
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 Chaturthi
NakshatraMagha
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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