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Makar Sankranti 2252

Sunday 18 January 2252

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When is Makar Sankranti 2252?
Makar Sankranti 2252 is on Sunday 18 January 2252 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2252?
82252 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 2253?
Makar Sankranti 2253 is on Tuesday 18 January 2253.

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 Saptami
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaShiva
KaranaGara
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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225118 JanuarySaturdayView
225218 JanuarySundayThis page
225318 JanuaryTuesdayView
225418 JanuaryWednesdayView