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Makar Sankranti 2391

Sunday 20 January 2391

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When is Makar Sankranti 2391?
Makar Sankranti 2391 is on Sunday 20 January 2391 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2391?
133022 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 2392?
Makar Sankranti 2392 is on Monday 20 January 2392.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraArdra
YogaIndra
KaranaGara
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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239020 JanuarySaturdayView
239120 JanuarySundayThis page
239220 JanuaryMondayView
239319 JanuaryTuesdayView