Pongal 2026 Date in Tamil Calendar | Thai Pongal 2026 Festival Details

Pongal is one of the most celebrated harvest festivals in Tamil Nadu, marking gratitude to nature, Sun God, and cattle. As per the Tamil Calendar 2026, Pongal falls in the month of Thai and is celebrated for four days with devotion, tradition, and family gatherings.

If you are searching for Pongal 2026 date in Tamil Nadu, here is the complete day-wise festival schedule with daily calendar images and traditions explained.

Pongal 2026 Dates (Day-wise)

Festival DayDateDaySignificance
Bhogi Pongal
(போகி பொங்கல்)		Jan 14, 2026WednesdayDiscard old things, welcome new beginnings
Thai Pongal
(தை பொங்கல்)		Jan 15, 2026ThursdayMain day; Offer prayers to Sun God
Mattu Pongal
(மாட்டு பொங்கல்)		Jan 16, 2026FridayHonor cattle for farming contributions
Kaanum Pongal
(காணும் பொங்கல்)		Jan 17, 2026SaturdayFamily gatherings, social celebrations

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Festival Details – Day by Day

1. Bhogi Pongal (போகி பொங்கல்) – Jan 14, 2026

  • Marks the start of the Pongal festival.
  • People discard old belongings and clean their homes.
  • Houses are decorated with Kolam (rangoli) and mango leaves.

2. Thai Pongal (தை பொங்கல்) – Jan 15, 2026

  • The main festival day dedicated to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God).
  • Special dish Pongal made of rice, jaggery, and milk is cooked in a new clay pot.
  • Families offer prayers and thank nature for a bountiful harvest.
15-January-2026

What time should we keep Pongal?

  • Start cooking Pongal after sunrise on the main Pongal day (Jan 15, 2026).
  • The most auspicious moment to offer Pongal to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God) is after the Sun has entered Makara Rasi (Capricorn) — known as the Sankranti moment.

For 2026, here’s the timing as per Tamil panchangam:

EventDateTime (IST)
Sunrise on Pongal DayJan 15, 2026Around 6:34 AM
Ideal Pongal Offering TimeJan 15, 202610:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Simple Guidelines

  1. Morning: Decorate your home with Kolam, prepare the area for cooking Pongal.
  2. Pongal Cooking: Start after sunrise, preferably before noon.
  3. Offering Time: Offer the Pongal dish to Sun God after the Sankranti moment (3:04 PM in 2026) for full auspiciousness.

3. Mattu Pongal (மாட்டு பொங்கல்) – Jan 16, 2026

  • A day to honor cattle, especially cows and bulls, for their help in agriculture.
  • Cattle are decorated with flowers, bells, and turmeric water.
16-January-2026

4. Kaanum Pongal (காணும் பொங்கல்) – Jan 17, 2026

  • A day for family outings and social visits.
  • People visit relatives, exchange greetings, and enjoy festive meals.
17-January-2026

Pongal 2026 in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, Pongal marks the start of the Tamil month Thai. The saying “Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum” means “With the birth of the Thai month, new opportunities arise.” Pongal is celebrated with cultural events, temple festivals, and traditional music across Tamil Nadu.

Quick FAQ on Pongal 2026

Q1. When is Thai Pongal in 2026?
A: Thai Pongal is on January 15, 2026 (Thursday).

Q2. How many days is Pongal celebrated?
A: Pongal is celebrated over four days – Bhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal.

Q3. What is special about Pongal in Tamil Nadu?
A: It’s the harvest festival thanking nature, Sun God, and cattle, celebrated with traditional rituals, feasts, and cultural events.

Conclusion

Pongal 2026 in Tamil Nadu will be celebrated from January 14 to 17, 2026. Whether you are looking for Thai Pongal date in 2026, festival significance, or Tamil daily calendar images, this page has all the details you need to plan your Pongal celebrations.

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