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Makar Sankranti 2980

Friday 28 January 2980

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When is Makar Sankranti 2980?
Makar Sankranti 2980 is on Friday 28 January 2980 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2980?
348150 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 2981?
Makar Sankranti 2981 is on Saturday 27 January 2981.

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 Panchami
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:28 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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298228 JanuaryMondayView