India's Harvest Festivals 2026: Dates for Pongal, Lohri, Sankranti, Bihu Revealed!

• January 2026 marks India's vibrant winter harvest season with festivals like Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Magh Bihu.
• Pongal (Jan 13-17) is a four-day Hindu festival in Tamil Nadu, with Thai Pongal on Jan 14, celebrating nature's bounty.
• Lohri (Jan 13) in North India celebrates the end of winter with bonfires, folk songs, and feasting on rabi crops, significant for new beginnings.
• Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) signifies the sun's transition into Capricorn, marking winter's end and longer days with religious rituals to Surya.
• Magh Bihu (Jan 15) in Assam concludes the harvesting season, dedicated to Agni and also known as Bhogali Bihu.

Why It Matters: January 2026 brings India's diverse winter harvest festivals, celebrating nature's bounty and new beginnings.