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Makar Sankranti 3098

Saturday 29 January 3098

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When is Makar Sankranti 3098?
Makar Sankranti 3098 is on Saturday 29 January 3098 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3098?
391250 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 3099?
Makar Sankranti 3099 is on Monday 30 January 3099.

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 Panchami
NakshatraShatabhisha
YogaVariyan
KaranaBava
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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309729 JanuaryFridayView
309829 JanuarySaturdayThis page
309930 JanuaryMondayView
310030 JanuaryTuesdayView