Public holiday
Tamil Thai Pongal Day 2026
Tamil Thai Pongal Day 2026 falls on
Thursday 15 January 2026
This date has passed.
What this means for your trip
Public holiday. Tamil harvest festival. Banks and government offices closed. Jaffna and Tamil areas festive with traditional Pongal cooking rituals.
Common questions
When is Tamil Thai Pongal Day in 2026?
Tamil Thai Pongal Day falls on Thursday 15 January 2026 in Sri Lanka. This date is taken from the Government Gazette.
What is closed on Tamil Thai Pongal Day?
Public holiday. Tamil harvest festival. Banks and government offices closed. Jaffna and Tamil areas festive with traditional Pongal cooking rituals.