FestivalMajor
Kaanum Pongal
காணும் பொங்கல்
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Details
- Country
India- Scope
- Nationwide
- City
- chennai
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- January 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
The fourth and final day of the Pongal harvest festival, dedicated to family gatherings and social visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Kaanum Pongal a public holiday in India?
- Kaanum Pongal is a Festival in India, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Kaanum Pongal 2026?
- Kaanum Pongal 2026 falls on January 17, 2026.
- What is Kaanum Pongal called locally in India?
- Kaanum Pongal is locally known as "காணும் பொங்கல்" in India.