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Makar Sankranti 2480

Sunday 21 January 2480

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When is Makar Sankranti 2480?
Makar Sankranti 2480 is on Sunday 21 January 2480 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2480?
165529 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 2481?
Makar Sankranti 2481 is on Monday 20 January 2481.

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 Navami
NakshatraAshwini
YogaSiddha
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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248220 JanuaryTuesdayView