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Makar Sankranti 2257

Sunday 18 January 2257

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When is Makar Sankranti 2257?
Makar Sankranti 2257 is on Sunday 18 January 2257 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2257?
84079 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 2258?
Makar Sankranti 2258 is on Monday 18 January 2258.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraShravana
YogaVajra
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:26 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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225718 JanuarySundayThis page
225818 JanuaryMondayView
225918 JanuaryTuesdayView