Pongal Countdown 2027
A live countdown to Pongal on Friday, 15 January 2027, in your own time zone.
How to use: The timer counts the days, hours, minutes and seconds to Pongal. Share it with family and friends, or make a free greeting card.
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Thai Pongal 2027 is on 15 January (Makar Sankranti is listed on 14 or 15 January depending on the calendar). Counts to local midnight on your device. Updated October 2026.
How to use the Pongal Countdown
About Pongal: Pongal is the Tamil harvest festival, named after the sweet rice dish cooked in a new pot to thank the sun and nature.
When is Pongal 2027? Thai Pongal 2027 is on 15 January (Makar Sankranti is listed on 14 or 15 January depending on the calendar).
The timer above counts down to midnight at the start of the festival day in your device’s own time zone, so it is correct whether you are in Canada, India, the UK or anywhere else. Keep your phone or computer on automatic time for the most accurate count.
Planning tips: use the countdown to book travel early, order gifts or food in time, plan time off work or school, and send greetings a day or two before Pongal so they arrive while people are preparing.
Worked example: on Tuesday, 5 January 2027 at 6:00 pm the countdown shows 9 days and 6 hours, because nine full days plus the six hours until midnight remain before Pongal.
Send wishes with our free Pongal greeting card maker, or see every upcoming celebration on the world festival countdowns page.
Frequently asked questions
When is Pongal 2027?
Friday, 15 January 2027. Thai Pongal 2027 is on 15 January (Makar Sankranti is listed on 14 or 15 January depending on the calendar).
How many days until Pongal?
The live timer above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone.
Does the countdown use my time zone?
Yes. It counts to local midnight on your device, so it is correct anywhere in the world.
Can I make a Pongal greeting card?
Yes. Our free card maker has Pongal wishes in English and other languages, with your name, ready to download or share on WhatsApp.