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Makar Sankranti 3031

Saturday 29 January 3031

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When is Makar Sankranti 3031?
Makar Sankranti 3031 is on Saturday 29 January 3031 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3031?
366778 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 3032?
Makar Sankranti 3032 is on Sunday 29 January 3032.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraArdra
YogaIndra
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal9:51 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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303029 JanuaryFridayView
303129 JanuarySaturdayThis page
303229 JanuarySundayView
303329 JanuaryTuesdayView