Pongal 2026: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Pongal in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:09 PM – 12:51 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
The Pongal pot is set to boil at an auspicious morning hour, avoiding Rahu Kaal. The day's Abhijit Muhurat above is the safest general window for thanksgiving rites and new beginnings.
14 January 2026 (Wednesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:09 PM – 12:51 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Pongal celebrate?
Pongal is the Tamil harvest festival of thanks to Surya, celebrated over four days — Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal. Fresh rice is boiled in milk until it overflows the pot — 'Pongalo Pongal!' — as a sign of abundance.
Frequently asked questions
When is Pongal in 2026?
Pongal in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Pongal celebrate?
Pongal is the Tamil harvest festival of thanks to Surya, celebrated over four days — Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal. Fresh rice is boiled in milk until it overflows the pot — 'Pongalo Pongal!' — as a sign of abundance.
What is the shubh muhurat on Pongal 2026?
The computed windows for 14 January 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:09 PM to 12:51 PM IST. The Pongal pot is set to boil at an auspicious morning hour, avoiding Rahu Kaal. The day's Abhijit Muhurat above is the safest general window for thanksgiving rites and new beginnings.
Does the Pongal date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Pongal is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Pongal in 2027?
Pongal in 2027 falls on Friday, 15 January 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Pongal 2027 page, linked below.