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Makar Sankranti 2426

Tuesday 20 January 2426

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When is Makar Sankranti 2426?
Makar Sankranti 2426 is on Tuesday 20 January 2426 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2426?
145806 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 2427?
Makar Sankranti 2427 is on Wednesday 20 January 2427.

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
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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242620 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
242720 JanuaryWednesdayView
242820 JanuaryThursdayView