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Makar Sankranti 3103

Saturday 31 January 3103

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When is Makar Sankranti 3103?
Makar Sankranti 3103 is on Saturday 31 January 3103 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3103?
393077 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 3104?
Makar Sankranti 3104 is on Sunday 31 January 3104.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaVajra
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

YearDateDay
310230 JanuaryThursdayView
310331 JanuarySaturdayThis page
310431 JanuarySundayView
310530 JanuaryMondayView