Nanakshahi Calendar 2026
Gurpurabs and Sikh observances throughout the year.
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26
Sep
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Amar Das JiGurpurab
September 26, 2026
Anniversary of the 3rd Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light in 1574 CE
In 4 days
5
Oct
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Nanak Dev JiGurpurab
October 5, 2026
Anniversary of the 1st Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light at Kartarpur in 1539 CE
In 13 days
27
Oct
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Ram Das JiGurpurab
October 27, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 4th Sikh Guru, who founded the city of Amritsar and composed Laavan
In 35 days
3
Nov
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Har Rai JiGurpurab
November 3, 2026
Anniversary of the 7th Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light in 1661 CE
In 42 days
8
Nov
Diwali — Bandi Chhor DiwasMajor
November 8, 2026
Celebrates Guru Hargobind Ji's release from Gwalior Fort along with 52 Hindu kings in 1619 CE
In 47 days
11
Nov
Gurgaddi Diwas: Sri Guru Granth Sahib JiMajor
November 11, 2026
Commemorates Guru Gobind Singh Ji conferring eternal Guruship upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in 1708 CE
In 50 days
14
Nov
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Gobind Singh JiGurpurab
November 14, 2026
Anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light at Nanded in 1708 CE
In 53 days
24
Nov
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Nanak Dev JiMajor
November 24, 2026
Birthday celebration of the founder of Sikhism, the first Sikh Guru, born in 1469 CE at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi
In 63 days
14
Dec
Shaheedi Gurpurab: Guru Tegh Bahadur JiGurpurab
December 14, 2026
Martyrdom anniversary of the 9th Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life to protect religious freedom in 1675 CE
In 83 days
📆 Full Year 2026
26
Sep
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Amar Das JiGurpurab
September 26, 2026
Anniversary of the 3rd Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light in 1574 CE
In 4 days
5
Oct
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Nanak Dev JiGurpurab
October 5, 2026
Anniversary of the 1st Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light at Kartarpur in 1539 CE
In 13 days
27
Oct
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Ram Das JiGurpurab
October 27, 2026
Birthday celebration of the 4th Sikh Guru, who founded the city of Amritsar and composed Laavan
In 35 days
3
Nov
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Har Rai JiGurpurab
November 3, 2026
Anniversary of the 7th Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light in 1661 CE
In 42 days
8
Nov
Diwali — Bandi Chhor DiwasMajor
November 8, 2026
Celebrates Guru Hargobind Ji's release from Gwalior Fort along with 52 Hindu kings in 1619 CE
In 47 days
11
Nov
Gurgaddi Diwas: Sri Guru Granth Sahib JiMajor
November 11, 2026
Commemorates Guru Gobind Singh Ji conferring eternal Guruship upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in 1708 CE
In 50 days
14
Nov
Jyoti Jot Diwas: Guru Gobind Singh JiGurpurab
November 14, 2026
Anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru merging with the Divine Light at Nanded in 1708 CE
In 53 days
24
Nov
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Nanak Dev JiMajor
November 24, 2026
Birthday celebration of the founder of Sikhism, the first Sikh Guru, born in 1469 CE at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi
In 63 days
14
Dec
Shaheedi Gurpurab: Guru Tegh Bahadur JiGurpurab
December 14, 2026
Martyrdom anniversary of the 9th Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life to protect religious freedom in 1675 CE
In 83 days
23
Dec
Shaheedi Diwas: Vadde Sahibzade (Saka Chamkaur)Major
December 23, 2026
Remembers the martyrdom of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji at the Battle of Chamkaur
In 92 days
28
Dec
Shaheedi Diwas: Chhote Sahibzade & Mata Gujri JiMajor
December 28, 2026
Remembers the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji, Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji, and Mata Gujri Ji at Sirhind
In 97 days
13
Jan
LohriFestival
January 13, 2027
Traditional Punjabi harvest festival celebrated with bonfires and community gatherings
In 113 days
14
Jan
MaghiMajor
January 14, 2027
Commemorates the sacrifice of the Chali Mukte (Forty Liberated Ones) at Muktsar Sahib
In 114 days
15
Jan
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Gobind Singh JiMajor
January 15, 2027
Birthday celebration of the 10th Sikh Guru, founder of the Khalsa Panth
In 115 days
31
Jan
Parkash Gurpurab: Guru Har Rai JiGurpurab
January 31, 2027
Birthday celebration of the 7th Sikh Guru, known for his compassion and healing
In 131 days
14
Mar
Nanakshahi New Year (1 Chet)Calendar
March 14, 2027
Beginning of Chet, the first month of the Nanakshahi solar calendar (Nanakshahi 559)
In 173 days