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Makar Sankranti 2291

Sunday 18 January 2291

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When is Makar Sankranti 2291?
Makar Sankranti 2291 is on Sunday 18 January 2291 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2291?
96496 days from today (Saturday 7 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 2292?
Makar Sankranti 2292 is on Tuesday 19 January 2292.

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)

TithiKrishna Tritiya
NakshatraMagha
YogaAyushman
KaranaVishti
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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229018 JanuarySaturdayView
229118 JanuarySundayThis page
229219 JanuaryTuesdayView
229318 JanuaryWednesdayView