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Guru Nanak Jayanti
Next observed on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
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What Guru Nanak Jayanti marks
Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. One of the most celebrated and important Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak is highly revered by the Sikh community. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism, or Sikhi. The festivities in the Sikh religion revolve around the anniversaries of the 10 Sikh Gurus. These Gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs. Their birthdays, known as Gurpurab, are occasions for celebration and prayer among the Sikhs.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Sikh festival, available under CC BY-SA.
Frequently asked
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 in India.
What day of the week is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 falls on a Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
Where is Guru Nanak Jayanti observed?
Observed particularly in North & Punjab.
What does Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrate?
Sikh festival. Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. One of the most celebrated and important Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak is highly revered by the Sikh community. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism, or Sikhi. The festivities in the Sikh religion revolve around the anniversaries of the 10 Sikh Gurus. These Gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs. Their birthdays, known as Gurpurab, are occasions for celebration and prayer among the Sik
Where it is observed
Guru Nanak Jayanti is associated primarily with North & Punjab. Regional scope is editorial rather than official — the underlying calendar feed carries no regional data, so treat it as a guide, not a legal definition of where it is a day off.