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Makar Sankranti 3029

Thursday 29 January 3029

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When is Makar Sankranti 3029?
Makar Sankranti 3029 is on Thursday 29 January 3029 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3029?
366048 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 3030?
Makar Sankranti 3030 is on Friday 29 January 3030.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraChitra
YogaSukarma
KaranaBalava
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

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302929 JanuaryThursdayThis page
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303129 JanuarySaturdayView