Gurpurab Dates 2024-2025 with both English and Punjabi month Dates
Did you know that a Sikh Panth has its calendar? Which is known as the Nanakshahi calendar. Many of us didn’t know, and many of us need clarification about how the Gurpurab dates and the Desi month dates correspond to the English calendar and why the date changes every year. The Sikh calendar is an integral part of the Sikh community because all the Gurpurab dates are recorded in this calendar, which allows us to celebrate Gurpurabs as a Panth. But don’t worry, we provided you with all the Gurpurab dates for 2024-2025 and matched them with English month dates so you can easily find out which date of English month Gurpurab will occur. We also provided today’s date of the desi month.
Gurpurabs Dates for the Current Month
In this event view, you will find all the Gurpurab dates for the current month, making it easy to stay updated on Sikh celebrations and traditions. Stay connected to your faith and community by staying informed about the Gurpurabs occurring each month.
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Chet / March-April
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Chet / March-April |
| New Year Day | 1 Chet / 14 March |
| Gurgaddi Guru Har Rai Sahib | 1 Chet / 14 March |
| Joti Jot Guru Hargobind Sahib | 6 Chet / 19 March |
In the month of Chet (March-April), we commemorate New Year’s Day and the Gurgaddi of Guru Har Rai Sahib on the 1st of Chet (14 March). Additionally, we remember the Joti Jot of Guru Hargobind Sahib on the 6th of Chet (19 March).
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Vaisakhi / April-May
Moving to the month of Vaisakhi (April-May), we honor several significant events. These include the Joti Jot of Guru Angad Sahib, Gurgaddi of Guru Amardas Sahib, Joti Jot of Guru Harkrishan Sahib, and Gurgaddi of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, all occurring on the 3rd of Vaisakh (16 April). Furthermore, we celebrate the Parkash of Guru Angad Sahib and Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib on the 5th of Vaisakh (18 April). Additionally, we mark the Parkash of Guru Arjan Sahib on the 19th of Vaisakh (2 May).
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Vaisakhi / April-May |
| Joti Jot Guru Angad Sahib | 3 Vaisakh / 16 April |
| Gurgaddi Guru Amardas Sahib | 3 Vaisakhi / 16 April |
| Joti Jot Guru Harkrishan Sahib | 3 Vaisakhi / 16 April |
| Gurgaddi Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib | 3 Vaisakhi / 16 April |
| Parkash Guru Angad Sahib | 5 Vaisakhi / 18 April |
| Parkash Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib | 5 Vaisakhi / 18 April |
| Parkash Guru Arjan Sahib | 19 Vaisakhi / 2 May |
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Jeth / May-June
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Jeth / May-June |
| Parkash Guru Amardas Sahib | 9 Jeth /23 May |
| Gurgaddi Guru Hargobind Sahib | 28 Jeth / 11 June |
In the month of Jeth (May-June), we observe the Parkash of Guru Amardas Sahib on the 9th of Jeth (23 May), and on the 28th of Jeth (11 June), we commemorate the Gurgaddi of Guru Hargobind Sahib.
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Harh / June-July
Moving forward to the month of Harh (June-July), we pay homage to Shaheedi Guru Arjan Sahib on the 2nd of Harh (16 June). Additionally, we remember the Foundation Day of Sri Akal Takht Sahib on the 18th of Harh (2 July) and the Parkash of Guru Hargobind Sahib on the 21st of Harh (5 July).
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Harh / June-July |
| Shaheedi Guru Arjan Sahib | 2 Harh / 16 June |
| Foundation Day Sri Akal Takht Sahib | 18 Harh / 2 July |
| Parkash Guru Hargobind Sahib | 21 Harh / 5 July |
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Sawan / July-August
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Sawan / July-August |
| Miri-Piri Day | 6 Sawan / 21 July |
| Parkash Guru Harkrishan Sahib | 8 Sawan / 23 July |
In the month of Sawan (July-August), we observe Miri-Piri Day on the 6th of Sawan (21 July) and the Parkash of Guru Harkrishan Sahib on the 8th of Sawan (23 July).
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Bhadon / August-September
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Bhadon / August-September |
| Completion Guru Granth Sahib | 15 Bhadon / 30 August |
| First Parkash Guru Granth Sahib | 17 Bhadon / 1 September |
Moving to the month of Bhadon (August-September), we commemorate the Completion of Guru Granth Sahib on the 15th of Bhadon (30 August) and the First Parkash of Guru Granth Sahib on the 17th of Bhadon (1 September).
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Assu / September-October
In the month of Assu (September-October), we honor the Joti Jot of Guru Amardas Sahib, Gurgaddi of Guru Ramdas Sahib, Joti Jot of Guru Ramdas Sahib, and Gurgaddi of Guru Arjan Sahib, all occurring on the 2nd of Assu (16 September). Additionally, we commemorate the Gurgaddi of Guru Angad Sahib on the 4th of Assu (18 September) and the Joti Jot of Guru Nanak Sahib on the 8th of Assu (22 September). Finally, we mark the Parkash of Guru Ramdas Sahib on the 25th of Assu (9 October).
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Assu / September-October |
| Joti Jot Guru Amardas Sahib | 2 Assu / 16 September |
| Gurgaddi Guru Ramdas Sahib | 2 Assu / 16 September |
| Joti Jot Guru Ramdas Sahib | 2 Assu / 16 September |
| Gurgaddi Guru Arjan Sahib | 2 Assu / 16 September |
| Gurgaddi Guru Angad Sahib | 4 Assu / 18 September |
| Joti Jot Guru Nanak Sahib | 8 Assu / 22 September |
| Parkash Guru Ramdas Sahib | 25 Assu / 9 October |
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Kattak / October-November
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Kattak / October-November |
| Joti Jot Guru Har Rai Sahib | 6 Kattak / 20 October |
| Gurgaddi Guru Harkrishan Sahib | 6 Kattak / 20 October |
| Gurgaddi Adi Guru Granth Sahib | 6 Kattak / 20 October |
| Joti Jot Guru Gobind Singh Sahib | 7 Kattak / 21 October |
In the month of Kartik (October-November), we observe the Joti Jot of Guru Har Rai Sahib, Gurgaddi of Guru Harkrishan Sahib, Gurgaddi of Adi Guru Granth Sahib, and Joti Jot of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, all occurring on the 6th of Katik (20 October).
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Maghar / November-December
Moving forward to the month of Maghar (November-December), we commemorate the Gurgaddi of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and Shaheedi Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, both occurring on the 11th of Maghar (24 November).
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Maghar / November-December |
| Gurgaddi Guru Gobind Singh Sahib | 11 Maghar / 24 November |
| Shaheedi Day Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib | 11 Maghar / 24 November |
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Poh / December-January
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Poh / December-January |
| Parkash Guru Gobind Singh Sahib | 23 Poh / 5 January |
In the month of Poh (December-January), we mark the Parkash of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib on the 23rd of Poh (5 January).
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Magh / January-February
Finally, in the month of Magh (January-February), we commemorate the Parkash of Guru Har Rai Sahib on the 19th of Magh (31 January).
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Magh / January-February |
| Parkash Guru Har Rai Sahib | 19 Magh / 31 January |
Fixed Gurpurab Dates for the month of Phagun / February-March
These fixed Gurpurab dates allow us to reverently and devotionally honor and remember the significant events in Sikh history.
| Gurpurabs (Fixed Dates) | Phagun / February-March |
What is Gurpurabs?
Gurpurab is the day when Sikhs get together as Sangat and remember their Gurus. They remember that particular event that took place on that day and get inspiration and teachings from that event. And Bhai Gurdas ji said that I’m a sacrifice to all those Gursikhs who get together on the day of Gurpurab with loving devotion. They remember the Gurus on that day, and they get together as Sangat; they do Seva together, and because of this, they get so many blessings from the Guru.
Historical Gurpurab events like Gurgadee Dihara, Parkash Dihara, Jyoti Jyot Dihara
You must know Gurgadee Dihara, Parkash Dihara, and other historical events. Parkash Dihara is the Birthday when a guru comes into this world. Jyoti Jyot Dihara is the day when the Guru leaves this world. Gurgadee Dihara is the day when the Guruship is passed on from one Guru to the next Guru. Apart from these, Sikhs also celebrate other historical events such as Shaheedi Dihara or Janam Devas of certain Gursikhs in their Panth.
History of Gurpurab
Celebrating Gurupurab is something that has yet to take place, you know, a decade ago or recently. Even during the times of the Guru, Gurupurab was celebrated. So we can see in the history of Sikhs that Guru Amar Das ji, after establishing Goindwal Sahib, got the six Sangat together in Goindwal Sahib on the day of Vaisakhi, and on this day, the Sangat will get together, they will do Darshan of Gurusaheb, they will listen to Katha and Kirtan and do Seva together. Imagine how much ananda the Sangat would be in.
Hukum Nama of Guru Har Gobind Sahibji related Gurpurab
We can see from the Hukam Namas written by Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji that they address the Sangat and tell them to get together, celebrate Gurupurab, and do Seva together. Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj has written Hukam Namas calling the Sangat to Ananda Pur Sahib on the day of Diwali and getting the Sangat to come together and do darshan of the Guru. So we know from this that celebrating Gurupurab, getting together as Sangat, and doing seva on the day of Gurpurab is very important. It has been practiced since the time of the Guru and is still being practiced now as well.
Conclusion
Sikhs have their calendar called the Nanakshahi calendar. It helps them remember important events called Gurpurabs, like birthdays and passing days of their Gurus. During Gurpurabs, Sikhs come together, pray, and help others. This tradition started long ago and continues today because it’s essential to the Sikh community.