Sikh Festival Calendar 2026: Complete Gurpurab Dates & Significance

Honoring the Gurus, the Khalsa, and the Spirit of Seva

Event Schedule for 2026

Date	Festival / Gurpurab
Jan 05, 2026	Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab (10th Guru)
Jan 13, 2026	Maghi (Mela Maghi)
Jan 31, 2026	Guru Har Rai Ji Gurpurab (7th Guru)
Mar 04 – 06	Hola Mohalla
Apr 14, 2026	Vaisakhi (Birth of Khalsa)
Apr 18, 2026	Guru Angad Dev Ji Gurpurab (2nd Guru)
Apr 30, 2026	Guru Amar Das Ji Gurpurab (3rd Guru)
Jun 16, 2026	Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (5th Guru)
Jul 05, 2026	Guru Hargobind Ji Gurpurab (6th Guru)
Sep 01, 2026	Installation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Oct 09, 2026	Guru Ram Das Ji Gurpurab (4th Guru)
Nov 08, 2026	Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikh Diwali)
Nov 24, 2026	Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab (1st Guru)
Nov 24, 2026	Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (9th Guru)

Full Significance Descriptions (14 Events)

Jan 05

Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab

Birthday of the 10th Guru who founded the Khalsa Panth and finalized the Guru Granth Sahib.

Jan 13

Maghi (Mela Maghi)

Honors the 40 Immortals (Chali Mukte) who died fighting for Guru Gobind Singh Ji at the Battle of Muktsar.

Jan 31

Guru Har Rai Ji Gurpurab

Celebrating the birth of the 7th Guru, known for his compassionate nature and botanical gardens.

Mar 04-06

Hola Mohalla

A martial arts festival featuring mock battles, Gatka, and horsemanship at Anandpur Sahib.

Apr 14

Vaisakhi

The anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa in 1699. It is the most vital day in the Sikh calendar.

Apr 18

Guru Angad Dev Ji Gurpurab

The 2nd Guru's birthday, credited with standardizing the Gurmukhi script.

Apr 30

Guru Amar Das Ji Gurpurab

Celebrating the 3rd Guru who strengthened the institution of Langar (free kitchen).

Jun 16

Shaheedi Guru Arjan Dev Ji

A solemn day remembering the martyrdom of the 5th Guru. Chabeel (sweet water) is served to all.

Jul 05

Guru Hargobind Ji Gurpurab

Birthday of the 6th Guru who introduced the Miri and Piri (spiritual and temporal authority).

Sep 01

First Prakash

Commemorates the 1604 installation of the Adi Granth in the Golden Temple.

Oct 09

Guru Ram Das Ji Gurpurab

The 4th Guru's birthday, who founded the holy city of Amritsar.

Nov 08

Bandi Chhor Divas

Commemorates Guru Hargobind Ji's release from Gwalior prison alongside 52 kings.

Nov 24

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab

The birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism. Celebrated with lights and prayer.

Nov 24

Shaheedi Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Remembering the sacrifice of the 9th Guru for the sake of religious freedom.

Sikh Calendar FAQ

Q: Why are Guru Nanak Jayanti and Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day on the same date in 2026?

A: In 2026, the lunar-based date for Guru Nanak's birthday and the fixed Nanakshahi date for Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom both fall on November 24th. This is a rare and significant convergence for the community.

Q: When is the biggest Sikh pilgrimage festival in 2026?

A: Vaisakhi (April 14) and Hola Mohalla (March 4-6) are the largest gatherings, particularly at Anandpur Sahib and the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Q: What is the significance of "Chabeel" during Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s Martyrdom Day?

A: Observed on June 16, Sikhs serve cold, sweetened water (Chabeel) to all passersby to honor the Guru's peaceful endurance of heat and torture before his sacrifice.