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Makar Sankranti 2990

Thursday 28 January 2990

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When is Makar Sankranti 2990?
Makar Sankranti 2990 is on Thursday 28 January 2990 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2990?
351803 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 2991?
Makar Sankranti 2991 is on Friday 28 January 2991.

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 Ekadashi
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShukla
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:05 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
298927 JanuaryTuesdayView
299028 JanuaryThursdayThis page
299128 JanuaryFridayView
299228 JanuarySaturdayView