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Makar Sankranti 2964

Saturday 28 January 2964

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When is Makar Sankranti 2964?
Makar Sankranti 2964 is on Saturday 28 January 2964 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2964?
342306 days from today (Sunday 15 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 2965?
Makar Sankranti 2965 is on Sunday 27 January 2965.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraChitra
YogaDhriti
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal9:51 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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296428 JanuarySaturdayThis page
296527 JanuarySundayView
296627 JanuaryMondayView