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Makar Sankranti 3040

Wednesday 29 January 3040

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When is Makar Sankranti 3040?
Makar Sankranti 3040 is on Wednesday 29 January 3040 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3040?
370065 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 3041?
Makar Sankranti 3041 is on Friday 29 January 3041.

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 Kaal12:28 PM - 1:46 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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304029 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
304129 JanuaryFridayView
304229 JanuarySaturdayView