Makar Sankranti 2987
Sunday 28 January 2987
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2987?
- Makar Sankranti 2987 is on Sunday 28 January 2987 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2987?
- 350707 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 2988?
- Makar Sankranti 2988 is on Monday 28 January 2988.
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 Ashtami
NakshatraAshwini
YogaSiddha
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal4:24 PM - 5:42 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
India