Sikh Holidays
Major Sikh holidays and gurpurabs commemorating important events and figures in Sikh history and tradition.
About Sikh Holidays
Sikh holidays commemorate the lives of the Sikh Gurus, important historical events, and key moments in Sikh tradition. Many observances are celebrated by Sikh communities worldwide and hold cultural as well as religious significance.
Among the most widely recognized Sikh observances are Guru Nanak Gurpurab, Vaisakhi, and other gurpurabs marking the birth or remembrance of Sikh Gurus. Dates are typically determined using Sikh calendar traditions and may vary in some regions.
This calendar provides a reference list of major Sikh holidays and observances by year.
Upcoming Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2026 | Guru Nanak's Birthday |
| November 24, 2026 | Martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| March 3, 2027 | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| November 24, 2027 | Martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| November 27, 2027 | Guru Nanak's Birthday |
All Sikh Holidays
- Guru Nanak's BirthdayGuru Nanak's Birthday, or Guru Nanak Gurpurab, commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
- Guru Ravidas JayantiGuru Ravidas Jayanti commemorates the birth of Guru Ravidas, a poet-saint remembered for devotion, equality, and spiritual wisdom.
- Martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur JiThe Martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji commemorates the ninth Sikh Guru and his place in Sikh historical memory.
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