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Makar Sankranti 2324

Sunday 20 January 2324

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When is Makar Sankranti 2324?
Makar Sankranti 2324 is on Sunday 20 January 2324 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2324?
108550 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 2325?
Makar Sankranti 2325 is on Monday 19 January 2325.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraChitra
YogaSukarma
KaranaBalava
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

YearDateDay
232320 JanuarySaturdayView
232420 JanuarySundayThis page
232519 JanuaryMondayView
232619 JanuaryTuesdayView