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Makar Sankranti 2986

Saturday 28 January 2986

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When is Makar Sankranti 2986?
Makar Sankranti 2986 is on Saturday 28 January 2986 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2986?
350342 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 2987?
Makar Sankranti 2987 is on Sunday 28 January 2987.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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298628 JanuarySaturdayThis page
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298828 JanuaryMondayView