when is thai pongal 2026

Thai Pongal in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Quick Scoop

• Thai Pongal 2026 is celebrated on 14 January 2026, in the Tamil month of Thai , as the main harvest festival day.

• It coincides with Makar Sankranti in 2026, with the key Sankranti moment at about 3:13 PM IST for many panchangam calculations.

• The broader Pongal festival runs for four days:
  • Bhogi – 13 January 2026
  • Thai Pongal (main day) – 14 January 2026
  • Mattu Pongal – 15 January 2026
  • Kaanum Pongal – 16 January 2026

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