Makar Sankranti 2268
Saturday 18 January 2268
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2268?
- Makar Sankranti 2268 is on Saturday 18 January 2268 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2268?
- 88096 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 2269?
- Makar Sankranti 2269 is on Monday 18 January 2269.
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 Tritiya
NakshatraDhanishta
YogaVyatipata
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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