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Makar Sankranti 2255

Thursday 18 January 2255

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When is Makar Sankranti 2255?
Makar Sankranti 2255 is on Thursday 18 January 2255 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2255?
83348 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 2256?
Makar Sankranti 2256 is on Friday 18 January 2256.

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 Dashami
NakshatraBharani
YogaSadhya
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:07 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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225718 JanuarySundayView