How many days until Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 24 days until Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 (Gurpurab), on Tuesday 24 November 2026.
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Key facts
- Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026.
- Observed in: India and worldwide.
- How the date is set: Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on the full-moon day (Purnima) of the month of Kartik in the lunar calendar, usually in November.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 (Gurpurab), on Tuesday 24 November 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 24 days, or 3 weeks and 3 days
- 16 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Tuesday
When are the next dates for Guru Nanak Jayanti?
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 (Gurpurab) is on Tuesday 24 November 2026, and Guru Nanak Jayanti 2027 (Gurpurab) is on Sunday 14 November 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 24 |
| 2027 | Sunday 14 November 2027 | 379 |
How is the date of Guru Nanak Jayanti set?
Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on the full-moon day (Purnima) of the month of Kartik in the lunar calendar, usually in November.
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Gurpurab (ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ), celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Sikhs mark it with processions, prayers and community meals (langar) at gurdwaras.
The dates here are the days on the central government's gazetted holiday list for offices in Delhi.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 24 days until Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 (Gurpurab), on Tuesday 24 November 2026. That is 3 weeks and 3 days, with 16 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?
- Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 (Gurpurab) falls on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on the full-moon day (Purnima) of the month of Kartik in the lunar calendar, usually in November.
- When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2027?
- Guru Nanak Jayanti 2027 (Gurpurab) falls on Sunday 14 November 2027.
- Why does the date of Guru Nanak Jayanti change?
- Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on the full-moon day (Purnima) of the month of Kartik in the lunar calendar, usually in November.