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When is Pongal 2026?
Pongal 2026 is on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in India.
Many southern states in India, particularly Tamil Nadu, celebrate Pongal as a thanksgiving for the good harvest season in mid-January every year.
See January 14 on the world mapPongal 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | January 14Wednesday |
Questions about Pongal
- When is Pongal in 2026?
- Pongal is on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Pongal?
- Pongal is marked in 1 country: India.
- Is Pongal a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Christmas Day January 5
- New Year January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Epiphany January 5
- Liberation Day January 1
- Orthodox Christmas Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Isra and Mi'raj January 16
- Army Day January 6