Today in Sikh History
What is special about today? See today’s Gurpurab or Sikh festival, the days coming up, and today’s Hukamnama from Sri Darbar Sahib.
At a glance
Today is
17 October 2026
There is no Gurpurab or Sikh festival on today’s date, but every day is a good day to remember Waheguru. Here is what is coming up.
📜 Today’s Hukamnama
17 October 2026 · Ang 725ਆਇ ਮਿਲੁ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਆਇ ਮਿਲੁ ਤੂ ਮੇਰੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Come, join with me, O Sikh of the Guru, come and join with me. You are my Guru's Beloved. ||Pause||
Coming up next
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27 October 2026 — ⏳ in 10 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 22 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 25 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 38 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.
📅 This month in the Sikh calendar
- 27 October — Prakash Purab of Guru Ram Das Ji
❓ Questions people ask
What day is it today in Sikh history?
This page shows today’s date, any Gurpurab or Sikh festival falling today, and the next Sikh days coming up.
What is a Gurpurab?
A Gurpurab is a day remembering one of the Gurus — for example a Guru’s birth (Prakash Purab), becoming Guru (Gurgaddi) or martyrdom (Shaheedi Purab).
Why do Gurpurab dates change every year?
Many Gurpurabs follow the moon (lunar calendar), so their date in the Western calendar moves a little each year.
What is the Nanakshahi calendar?
The Nanakshahi calendar is the Sikh calendar published by the SGPC each year. Its year count begins from the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in 1469.
When is the next Gurpurab?
The “Coming up next” list on this page shows the next Gurpurabs and Sikh festivals with a countdown.
What happened today in Sikh history?
If today is a Gurpurab or Sikh festival, it is shown at the top of the page with its story. You can read about each Guru and event on the Ten Gurus and History pages.
What is today’s Hukamnama?
Today’s Hukamnama from Sri Darbar Sahib is shown on this page and on the Daily Hukamnama page, with its meaning.
Today Sikh history in Punjabi — can I read this page in Punjabi?
Yes. Choose ਪੰਜਾਬੀ at the top of the page to read everything in Punjabi.