Makar Sankranti 2996
Thursday 28 January 2996
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2996?
- Makar Sankranti 2996 is on Thursday 28 January 2996 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2996?
- 353994 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 2997?
- Makar Sankranti 2997 is on Friday 27 January 2997.
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 Dwitiya
NakshatraPushya
YogaPriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:05 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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