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Makar Sankranti 2250

Friday 18 January 2250

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When is Makar Sankranti 2250?
Makar Sankranti 2250 is on Friday 18 January 2250 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2250?
81522 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 2251?
Makar Sankranti 2251 is on Saturday 18 January 2251.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraArdra
YogaIndra
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:11 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
224918 JanuaryThursdayView
225018 JanuaryFridayThis page
225118 JanuarySaturdayView
225218 JanuarySundayView