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Makar Sankranti 2620

Monday 24 January 2620

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When is Makar Sankranti 2620?
Makar Sankranti 2620 is on Monday 24 January 2620 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2620?
216665 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 2621?
Makar Sankranti 2621 is on Tuesday 23 January 2621.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraMula
YogaDhruva
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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262223 JanuaryWednesdayView