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Makar Sankranti 2400

Thursday 20 January 2400

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When is Makar Sankranti 2400?
Makar Sankranti 2400 is on Thursday 20 January 2400 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2400?
136309 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 2401?
Makar Sankranti 2401 is on Saturday 20 January 2401.

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 Navami
NakshatraSwati
YogaDhriti
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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239920 JanuaryWednesdayView
240020 JanuaryThursdayThis page
240120 JanuarySaturdayView
240220 JanuarySundayView