Pongal 2026
Pongal 2026 falls on January 13 (Tue) – 16 (Fri), 2026. Pongal is the four-day Tamil harvest festival at the start of the month of Thai — Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal — when new rice is boiled with milk and jaggery until it overflows, as thanks to the Sun and the cattle.
Key dates 2026: Bhogi 13 Jan (Tue) · Thai Pongal 14 Jan (Wed) · Mattu Pongal 15 Jan (Thu) · Kaanum Pongal 16 Jan (Fri)
Find Pongal near you
See Pongal 2026 events, pandals and celebrations on the map, with timings and directions.
Find Pongal eventsAbout Pongal
Pongal is the four-day Tamil harvest festival at the start of the month of Thai — Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal — when new rice is boiled with milk and jaggery until it overflows, as thanks to the Sun and the cattle. Read the full Pongal guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →
Pongal 2026 day by day
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise / sunset (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 (Tue) | Krishna Dashami | Vishakha | 7:15 AM / 5:44 PM |
| 14 Jan 2026 (Wed) | Krishna Ekadashi | Anuradha | 7:15 AM / 5:45 PM |
| 15 Jan 2026 (Thu) | Krishna Dwadashi | Jyeshtha | 7:14 AM / 5:46 PM |
| 16 Jan 2026 (Fri) | Krishna Trayodashi | Mula | 7:14 AM / 5:47 PM |
Lunar month: Pausha (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.
Pongal 2026 events on MyPujaWorld
No Pongal 2026 events are listed yet. List your community's celebration for free.
Pongal dates by year
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 | January 14 (Thu) – 17 (Sun), 2027 |
| 2026 | January 13 (Tue) – 16 (Fri), 2026 |
Pongal 2026 — frequently asked questions
What is Pongal?
Pongal is the four-day Tamil harvest festival at the start of the month of Thai — Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal — when new rice is boiled with milk and jaggery until it overflows, as thanks to the Sun and the cattle.
When is Pongal 2026?
Pongal 2026 falls on January 13 (Tue) – 16 (Fri), 2026.
Where can I find Pongal celebrations near me?
Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Pongal 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.
Which communities celebrate Pongal?
Pongal is especially important to Tamil communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.