Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026
What it is
The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. Gurdwaras are lit up, hymns are sung at dawn, and langar feeds everyone who comes.
Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
Questions
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
What is Guru Nanak Jayanti?
The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. Gurdwaras are lit up, hymns are sung at dawn, and langar feeds everyone who comes.
Families celebrate in many ways, and customs change from region to region and home to home. This page gives a short, kind overview for children and parents, not a rulebook. Dates were checked against Drik Panchang and Office Holidays.