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Makar Sankranti 2407

Saturday 20 January 2407

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When is Makar Sankranti 2407?
Makar Sankranti 2407 is on Saturday 20 January 2407 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2407?
138866 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 2408?
Makar Sankranti 2408 is on Sunday 20 January 2408.

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 Ekadashi
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShubha
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 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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240620 JanuaryFridayView
240720 JanuarySaturdayThis page
240820 JanuarySundayView
240920 JanuaryTuesdayView