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Makar Sankranti 2998

Sunday 28 January 2998

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When is Makar Sankranti 2998?
Makar Sankranti 2998 is on Sunday 28 January 2998 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2998?
354725 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 2999?
Makar Sankranti 2999 is on Monday 28 January 2999.

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 Dashami
NakshatraBharani
YogaShubha
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal4:24 PM - 5:42 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
299727 JanuaryFridayView
299828 JanuarySundayThis page
299928 JanuaryMondayView
300028 JanuaryTuesdayView