Harvest, kites and the sun turning north
Makar Sankranti and Pongal 2026 in Australia
began on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Makar Sankranti and Pongal, also written Uttarayan, begins on Wednesday 14 January 2026 and runs for 2 days. Harvest, kites and the sun turning north, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Makar Sankranti and Pongal 2026
Organisers usually publish Makar Sankranti and Pongal programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Makar Sankranti and Pongal 2026 by city
Makar Sankranti and Pongal in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Makar Sankranti and Pongal programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Makar Sankranti and Pongal 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Makar Sankranti and Pongal 2026 in Australia?
Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Thursday 15 January 2026. began on Wednesday 14 January 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Makar Sankranti and Pongal in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Makar Sankranti and Pongal?
Harvest, kites and the sun turning north. It is also written Uttarayan.
Are Makar Sankranti and Pongal events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Makar Sankranti and Pongal event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.