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Makar Sankranti 3027

Monday 29 January 3027

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When is Makar Sankranti 3027?
Makar Sankranti 3027 is on Monday 29 January 3027 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3027?
365317 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 3028?
Makar Sankranti 3028 is on Tuesday 29 January 3028.

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 Amavasya
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaVyaghata
KaranaChatushpada
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

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302729 JanuaryMondayThis page
302829 JanuaryTuesdayView
302929 JanuaryThursdayView