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Makar Sankranti 2411

Thursday 20 January 2411

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When is Makar Sankranti 2411?
Makar Sankranti 2411 is on Thursday 20 January 2411 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2411?
140326 days from today (Sunday 8 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 2412?
Makar Sankranti 2412 is on Friday 20 January 2412.

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 Dashami
NakshatraVishakha
YogaShula
KaranaVishti
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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241020 JanuaryWednesdayView
241120 JanuaryThursdayThis page
241220 JanuaryFridayView
241320 JanuarySundayView