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Makar Sankranti 2985

Thursday 27 January 2985

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When is Makar Sankranti 2985?
Makar Sankranti 2985 is on Thursday 27 January 2985 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2985?
349976 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 2986?
Makar Sankranti 2986 is on Saturday 28 January 2986.

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 Purnima
NakshatraArdra
YogaVaidhriti
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:05 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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298428 JanuaryWednesdayView
298527 JanuaryThursdayThis page
298628 JanuarySaturdayView
298728 JanuarySundayView