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Makar Sankranti 2379

Saturday 20 January 2379

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When is Makar Sankranti 2379?
Makar Sankranti 2379 is on Saturday 20 January 2379 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2379?
128639 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 2380?
Makar Sankranti 2380 is on Sunday 20 January 2380.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaVajra
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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237820 JanuaryFridayView
237920 JanuarySaturdayThis page
238020 JanuarySundayView
238119 JanuaryMondayView