Date & Source
Primary date
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Observance
14–17 January 2026
Month
January 2026
Regional or observance note: Thai Pongal is 15 January; the four-day observance runs 14–17 January.
Source: Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee, Chennai
Significance
Tamil harvest festival
Rituals & Traditions
Boiling riceKolamCattle worship
Where Celebrated
Tamil NaduAndhra PradeshKarnataka
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Pongal in 2026?
Pongal 2026 has its primary date on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The observance runs from 14–17 January 2026. Thai Pongal is 15 January; the four-day observance runs 14–17 January.
What is the significance of Pongal?
Tamil harvest festival
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