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Makar Sankranti 2306

Friday 19 January 2306

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When is Makar Sankranti 2306?
Makar Sankranti 2306 is on Friday 19 January 2306 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2306?
101975 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 2307?
Makar Sankranti 2307 is on Saturday 19 January 2307.

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 Chaturthi
NakshatraShatabhisha
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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230519 JanuaryThursdayView
230619 JanuaryFridayThis page
230719 JanuarySaturdayView
230820 JanuaryMondayView