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Makar Sankranti 2440

Saturday 21 January 2440

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When is Makar Sankranti 2440?
Makar Sankranti 2440 is on Saturday 21 January 2440 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2440?
150920 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 2441?
Makar Sankranti 2441 is on Sunday 20 January 2441.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaPriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:11 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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244021 JanuarySaturdayThis page
244120 JanuarySundayView
244220 JanuaryMondayView