Makar Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri 2027 flights
Lohri is on Thursday 14 January and Makar Sankranti and Thai Pongal on Friday 15 January 2027 — a long weekend through Kaanum Pongal on Sunday 17 January.
Makar Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri 2027 is over for this year. You can still search flights below — dates for the next edition will be added here.
Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri: what to know before you fly
Mid-January brings harvest festivals across India: Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Uttarayan kite-flying in Gujarat and Magh Bihu in Assam. For many South Indian families, Pongal and Sankranti are the biggest homecoming of the year.
In 2027 the main day falls on a Friday, creating a natural long weekend. Note that the central government's restricted holiday list puts Makar Sankranti on 14 January, while most panchangs mark it on 15 January — check your office and school holidays.
Key dates
| Lohri and Bhogi | Thursday, 14 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti and Thai Pongal | Friday, 15 January 2027 |
| Mattu Pongal | Saturday, 16 January 2027 |
| Kaanum Pongal | Sunday, 17 January 2027 |
Dates checked on 11 November 2026. Sources: Drik Panchang — Sankranti calendar 2027 · Drik Panchang — Lohri 2027. Some dates vary by region and calendar.
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Booking tips for Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri travel
- Fly on Wednesday 13 January or earlier to reach home before Bhogi and Lohri.
- Return on Sunday 17 or Monday 18 January is busy — compare Tuesday too.
- Gujarat's Uttarayan: book Ahmedabad (AMD) early; kite-flying weekends are popular.
- Hyderabad and Chennai airports get very busy around Sankranti — reach the airport early.
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Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri flights — FAQ
When is Makar Sankranti 2027?
Most panchangs, including Drik Panchang, mark Makar Sankranti on Friday 15 January 2027. The central government restricted holiday list gives 14 January.
When is Pongal 2027?
Bhogi is on 14 January, Thai Pongal on 15 January, Mattu Pongal on 16 January and Kaanum Pongal on 17 January 2027.
When is Lohri 2027?
Lohri is on Thursday, 14 January 2027, the evening before Makar Sankranti.