Festival date and tithi
Pongal 2027
பொங்கல்
Four-day Tamil harvest festival thanking the Sun God.
At a glance
When is Pongal 2027?
Pongal 2027 is on Thursday, 14 January 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Pausha.
Also known as: Thai Pongal 2027.
- Date
- Thursday, 14 January 2027
- Hindu date
- Shukla Shashthi, Pausha
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Coincides with Makar Sankranti when the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) rashi. This solar event marks the harvest season in Tamil Nadu, occurring around January 14-15.
For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 14 January 2027, with Shukla Shashthi, Pausha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedPongal 2027 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
Uttara BhadrapadaDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
Celebrates the harvest season. Pongal means "boiling over" symbolizing abundance.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Pongal 2027?
Pongal 2027 is on Thursday, 14 January 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Pausha.
What is the tithi for Pongal 2027?
Pongal is observed on Shukla Shashthi, Pausha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2027 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.