Festival23 Katik
Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali)
Bandi Chhor Divas remembers Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji securing freedom for imprisoned rulers, making the day a Sikh celebration of liberation and justice.
Sikh Calendar
Upcoming gurpurabs, sangrand, puranmashi, massia and history
Calendar data is available until: 13 March 2027
Sunday, 8 November
Monday, 9 November
Massia24 Katik
Katik Massia
Katik Massia marks the new moon observance for this Nanakshahi month.
Wednesday, 11 November
Gurpurab26 Katik
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji – Gurgaddi Divas
The Gurgaddi Divas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji marks Guru Gobind Singh Ji bestowing eternal Guruship on the Guru Granth Sahib.
About the Guru
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (1604 / 1708)
The eternal Guru of the Sikhs. Compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in 1604 and given its final form by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, it contains the bani of the Sikh Gurus and of saints from different faiths and regions.
Brief summary
Saturday, 14 November
Gurpurab29 Katik
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Joti Jot Divas
The Joti Jot Divas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji remembers the tenth Guru bestowing eternal Guruship on the Guru Granth Sahib and the Guru Panth.
About the Guru
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666–1708)
The tenth Guru. On Vaisakhi 1699 he created the Khalsa at Sri Anandpur Sahib, wrote the Zafarnama, and in 1708 declared Guru Granth Sahib Ji the eternal Guru.
Brief summary
Sunday, 15 November
History30 Katik
Baba Deep Singh Ji – Shaheedi Divas
The Shaheedi Divas of Baba Deep Singh Ji honors his martyrdom while defending the sanctity of Sri Harmandir Sahib and the Sikh tradition of fearless seva.
History30 Katik
SGPC Sthapna Divas
SGPC Sthapna marks the founding or establishment of an important Sikh institution or place.
Monday, 16 November
History1 Maghar
Kartar Singh Sarabha – Shaheedi Divas
The Shaheedi Divas of Kartar Singh Sarabha honors martyrdom and sacrifice remembered in Sikh history.
Sangrand1 Maghar
Maghar Sangrand
Maghar Sangrand marks the first day of the Maghar month in the Nanakshahi jantri.
Friday, 20 November
History5 Maghar
Bhagat Namdev Ji – Janam Divas
The Janam Divas of Bhagat Namdev Ji commemorates the birth anniversary of an important figure in Sikh history.
Tuesday, 24 November
Gurpurab9 Maghar
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji – Prakash Gurpurab
The Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji celebrates the birth of the founder of Sikhism, whose message of Ik Oankar, equality, seva, and truthful living shaped the Sikh Panth.
About the Guru
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539)
Founder of Sikhism, born at Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib). He taught Ik Oankar, honest living, sharing with others and remembering the Name, travelled widely on his Udasis and finally settled at Kartarpur.
Brief summary
Puranmashi9 Maghar
Maghar Pooranmashi
Maghar Pooranmashi marks the full moon observance for this Nanakshahi month.
Saturday, 28 November
History13 Maghar
Bhai Mardana Ji – Akal Chalana Divas
The Akal Chalana Divas of Bhai Mardana Ji remembers Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s companion and rabab musician, whose kirtan accompanied the Guru’s journeys.
Monday, 30 November
History15 Maghar
Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji – Janam Divas
The Janam Divas of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji commemorates the birth anniversary of an important figure in Sikh history.
Friday, 4 December
History19 Maghar
Bhai Gurbakhsh Singh Ji – Shaheedi Divas
The Shaheedi Divas of Bhai Gurbakhsh Singh Ji honors martyrdom and sacrifice remembered in Sikh history.
Tuesday, 8 December
Massia23 Maghar
Maghar Massia
Maghar Massia marks the new moon observance for this Nanakshahi month.
Saturday, 12 December
Gurpurab27 Maghar
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Gurgaddi Divas
The Gurgaddi Divas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji marks the tenth Guru receiving Guruship and leading the Panth through a transformative period of courage and discipline.
About the Guru
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666–1708)
The tenth Guru. On Vaisakhi 1699 he created the Khalsa at Sri Anandpur Sahib, wrote the Zafarnama, and in 1708 declared Guru Granth Sahib Ji the eternal Guru.
Brief summary
Sunday, 13 December
History28 Maghar
Bhai Dayala Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji and Bhai Sati Das Ji – Shaheedi Divas
The Shaheedi Divas of Bhai Dayala Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji and Bhai Sati Das Ji honors martyrdom and sacrifice remembered in Sikh history.
Monday, 14 December
Gurpurab29 Maghar
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji – Shaheedi Divas
The Shaheedi Divas of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji honors the ninth Guru’s martyrdom in defense of religious freedom and the right of all people to practice their faith.
About the Guru
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621–1675)
The ninth Guru. He attained martyrdom in Delhi in 1675 defending freedom of religion and is remembered as 'Hind di Chadar'. His bani is included in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Brief summary
History29 Maghar
Shiromani Akali Dal Sthapna Divas
Shiromani Akali Dal Sthapna marks the founding or establishment of an important Sikh institution or place.
History29 Maghar
Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji – Janam Divas
The Janam Divas of Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji commemorates the birth anniversary of an important figure in Sikh history.
Wednesday, 16 December
Sangrand1 Poh
Poh Sangrand
Poh Sangrand marks the first day of the Poh month in the Nanakshahi jantri.
Friday, 18 December
History3 Poh
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji – Sis Sanskar Divas
The Sis Sanskar Divas of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji remembers the cremation of the ninth Guru’s severed head after his martyrdom for religious freedom.
About the Guru
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621–1675)
The ninth Guru. He attained martyrdom in Delhi in 1675 defending freedom of religion and is remembered as 'Hind di Chadar'. His bani is included in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Brief summary
Calendar based on SGPC Jantri (gurpurab.com API). Gurpurab.com