Sikh Calendar
Gurpurabs are special days remembering the Gurus and important moments in Sikh history. Here are the next ones coming up.
Coming up
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27 October 2026 — ⏳ in 23 days
Prakash Purab of Guru Ram Das Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Ram Das Ji, who founded the city of Amritsar.
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8 November 2026 — ⏳ in 35 days
Bandi Chhor Divas
Remembering Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s release from Gwalior Fort together with 52 kings. Gurdwaras are lit with lamps and fireworks.
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11 November 2026 — ⏳ in 38 days
Gurgaddi Divas of Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Remembering the day in 1708 when Guru Gobind Singh Ji made Guru Granth Sahib Ji the Guru forever.
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24 November 2026 — ⏳ in 51 days
Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, with Akhand Path, Kirtan, Nagar Kirtan processions and Langar.
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14 December 2026 — ⏳ in 71 days
Shaheedi Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Remembering Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who gave his life in 1675 to protect everyone’s freedom to follow their own religion.
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23 December 2026 — ⏳ in 80 days
Shaheedi of the Sahibzade
Remembering the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who were martyred in December 1704 for standing firm in their faith.
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14 January 2027 — ⏳ in 102 days
Maghi
Remembering the Chali Mukte (Forty Liberated Ones) at Sri Muktsar Sahib, led back to the Guru by Mai Bhago.
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15 January 2027 — ⏳ in 103 days
Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru, who created the Khalsa.
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31 January 2027 — ⏳ in 119 days
Prakash Purab of Guru Har Rai Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Har Rai Ji, who loved nature and cared for the sick.
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23 March 2027 — ⏳ in 170 days
Hola Mohalla
A festival started by Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Anandpur Sahib, with Gatka, horse riding, poetry and Kirtan.
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14 April 2027 — ⏳ in 192 days
Vaisakhi — Khalsa Sajna Divas
Celebrating the creation of the Khalsa in 1699 and the spring harvest in Punjab, with Nagar Kirtan processions.
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18 April 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Angad Dev Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Angad Dev Ji, who made the Gurmukhi alphabet popular.
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18 April 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Shield of India.
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2 May 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who built Harmandir Sahib and compiled the Adi Granth.
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23 May 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Amar Das Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Amar Das Ji, who taught that everyone should sit together as equals in the Langar.
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16 June 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Shaheedi Purab of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Remembering Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the first Sikh martyr. Many Gurdwaras serve cool sweet drinks (chhabeel) to everyone.
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5 July 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, who wore the two swords of Miri and Piri.
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23 July 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Har Krishan Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Har Krishan Ji, the child Guru who cared for people during an epidemic.
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1 September 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Pehla Parkash of Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Remembering when the Adi Granth was first installed at Harmandir Sahib in 1604.
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16 October 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Ram Das Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Ram Das Ji, who founded the city of Amritsar.
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29 October 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Bandi Chhor Divas
Remembering Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s release from Gwalior Fort together with 52 kings. Gurdwaras are lit with lamps and fireworks.
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14 November 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, with Akhand Path, Kirtan, Nagar Kirtan processions and Langar.
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3 December 2027 — ≈ date to be confirmed
Shaheedi Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Remembering Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who gave his life in 1675 to protect everyone’s freedom to follow their own religion.
ℹ️ Most Sikh dates follow the moon, so they move a little every year. These dates follow the SGPC calendar — please check with your local Gurdwara.
Dates: SGPC Nanakshahi calendar (Samvat 558). Later dates are estimates until the SGPC publishes its next calendar.