Sankranti 2024 in India

Sankranti Day, which is observed on January 15, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a Regional Holiday in many countries.

Is Sankranti a Regional Holiday in India?

Yes, Sankranti is a Regional Holiday in India. A regional holiday is a day off designated by a specific region or local jurisdiction within a country. Unlike national holidays, which are observed nationwide, regional holidays are specific to a particular area or state. These holidays may be based on local traditions, historical events, or cultural significance relevant to that specific region. As a result, the observance of regional holidays can vary from one area to another within a country.

New Year Observances days

Year	Day	Date	Holiday Name	Comments
2018	Sunday	January 14	Sankranti	Harvest festival
2018	Monday	January 15	Sankranti	Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Karnataka, Telangana
2018	Monday	January 15	Sankranti
2019	Tuesday	January 15	Sankranti	Several states
2020	Wednesday	January 15	Sankranti	Several states
2021	Thursday	January 14	Sankranti	Several states
2022	Friday	January 14	Sankranti	Several states
2022	Saturday	January 15	Sankranti	Several states
2023	Saturday	January 14	Sankranti	Several states
2023	Sunday	January 15	Sankranti	Harvest festival
2023	Sunday	January 15	Sankranti	Several states
2024	Monday	January 15	Sankranti	Several states
2025	Tuesday	January 14	Sankranti	Several states

National Language of India

Name:Hindi
Native:हिन्दी
Code:hi

Name:English
Native:English
Code:en

Country Information of India

Name:India
Capital:New Delhi
Country Code:IN
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Phone code:91
Unicode:U+1F1EE U+1F1F3
Currency:INR
Currency Symbol:₹