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Makar Sankranti 2999

Monday 28 January 2999

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When is Makar Sankranti 2999?
Makar Sankranti 2999 is on Monday 28 January 2999 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2999?
355091 days from today (Saturday 14 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 3000?
Makar Sankranti 3000 is on Tuesday 28 January 3000.

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 Shashthi
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:51 AM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
299828 JanuarySundayView
299928 JanuaryMondayThis page
300028 JanuaryTuesdayView
300128 JanuaryWednesdayView