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Makar Sankranti 2966

Monday 27 January 2966

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When is Makar Sankranti 2966?
Makar Sankranti 2966 is on Monday 27 January 2966 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2966?
343036 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 2967?
Makar Sankranti 2967 is on Wednesday 28 January 2967.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraArdra
YogaVaidhriti
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:51 AM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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296627 JanuaryMondayThis page
296728 JanuaryWednesdayView
296828 JanuaryThursdayView