Nanakshahi Calendar 2026
Gurpurabs and Sikh observances throughout the year.
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16
May
Shaheedi Gurpurab: Guru Arjan Dev JiGurpurab
May 16, 2026
Martyrdom anniversary of the 5th Sikh Guru, who compiled the Adi Granth and became the first Sikh martyr
In 29 days
19
Jun
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Hargobind JiGurpurab
June 19, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 6th Sikh Guru, who wore the two swords of Miri and Piri
In 63 days
8
Jul
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Har Krishan JiGurpurab
July 8, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 8th Sikh Guru, who became Guru at age 5 and was known as 'Bala Pir' (Child Saint)
In 82 days
📆 Full Year 2026
16
May
Shaheedi Gurpurab: Guru Arjan Dev JiGurpurab
May 16, 2026
Martyrdom anniversary of the 5th Sikh Guru, who compiled the Adi Granth and became the first Sikh martyr
In 29 days
19
Jun
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Hargobind JiGurpurab
June 19, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 6th Sikh Guru, who wore the two swords of Miri and Piri
In 63 days
8
Jul
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Har Krishan JiGurpurab
July 8, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 8th Sikh Guru, who became Guru at age 5 and was known as 'Bala Pir' (Child Saint)
In 82 days
28
Aug
Parkash Diwas: Sri Guru Granth Sahib JiMajor
August 28, 2026
Celebrates the first installation (Parkash) of the Adi Granth at Sri Harmandir Sahib by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in 1604 CE
In 133 days
1
Sep
Gurgaddi Diwas: Sri Guru Granth Sahib JiMajor
September 1, 2026
Commemorates Guru Gobind Singh Ji conferring eternal Guruship upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in 1708 CE
In 137 days
25
Sep
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Ram Das JiGurpurab
September 25, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 4th Sikh Guru, who founded the city of Amritsar and composed Laavan
In 161 days
20
Oct
Diwali — Bandi Chhod DiwasMajor
October 20, 2026
Celebrates Guru Hargobind Ji's release from Gwalior Fort along with 52 Hindu kings in 1619 CE
In 186 days
5
Nov
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Nanak Dev JiMajor
November 5, 2026
Birthday celebration of the founder of Sikhism, the first Sikh Guru, born in 1469 CE at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi
In 202 days
8
Nov
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Nanak Dev Ji (alternate)Gurpurab
November 8, 2026
Alternate observance date per some Sikh traditions
In 205 days
24
Nov
Shaheedi Gurpurab: Guru Tegh Bahadur JiGurpurab
November 24, 2026
Martyrdom anniversary of the 9th Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life to protect religious freedom in 1675 CE
In 221 days
27
Dec
Sahibzade Shaheedi DiwasMajor
December 27, 2026
Remembers the martyrdom of the four Sahibzade (sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji) and Mata Gujri Ji
In 254 days
29
Dec
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Gobind Singh JiGurpurab
December 29, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 10th Sikh Guru (alternate date per Nanakshahi calendar)
In 256 days