Festival date and tithi
Pongal 2028
பொங்கல்
Four-day Tamil harvest festival thanking the Sun God.
At a glance
When is Pongal 2028?
Pongal 2028 is on Saturday, 15 January 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturthi, Magha.
Also known as: Thai Pongal 2028.
- Date
- Saturday, 15 January 2028
- Hindu date
- Krishna Chaturthi, Magha
- 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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Saturday, 15 January 2028, with Krishna Chaturthi, Magha. 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 2028 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
MaghaDietary 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 2028?
Pongal 2028 is on Saturday, 15 January 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturthi, Magha.
What is the tithi for Pongal 2028?
Pongal is observed on Krishna Chaturthi, Magha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 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.