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Makar Sankranti 2308

Monday 20 January 2308

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When is Makar Sankranti 2308?
Makar Sankranti 2308 is on Monday 20 January 2308 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2308?
102706 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 2309?
Makar Sankranti 2309 is on Tuesday 19 January 2309.

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 Ekadashi
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaGanda
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
230719 JanuarySaturdayView
230820 JanuaryMondayThis page
230919 JanuaryTuesdayView
231019 JanuaryWednesdayView