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Makar Sankranti 2276

Tuesday 18 January 2276

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When is Makar Sankranti 2276?
Makar Sankranti 2276 is on Tuesday 18 January 2276 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2276?
91018 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 2277?
Makar Sankranti 2277 is on Thursday 18 January 2277.

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
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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