AstrologgerGuru Nanak Jayanti
24 November 2026 · Guru Nanak
2026 dates are good-faith estimates from standard panchang references — confirm the exact date and muhurat against a current Panchang before planning.
Significance
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, on Kartika Purnima. Observed with Prabhat Pheris (dawn processions), kirtan, langar (community meal), and the illumination of Gurudwaras across the world.
Astrological significance
Guru Nanak Gurpurab is observed on the full moon of Kartik, one of the most revered full moons in the Hindu calendar as well. The bright, fully-lit night frames the dawn processions and night-long illumination of Gurudwaras. As a full-moon festival, its Gregorian date shifts within October and November.
Month: Kartik · Paksha: Shukla · Purnima (full moon) of Kartik — the same full moon observed by Hindus as Kartik Purnima.
How Guru Nanak Jayanti is observed
- Akhand Path, a continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib
- Prabhat Pheris, early-morning processions with hymns
- Kirtan and recitation of Gurbani in Gurudwaras
- Serving and sharing langar, the community meal
- Illuminating Gurudwaras and homes
Frequently asked questions
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?+
In 2026 it falls on 24 November 2026. As a full-moon festival the date shifts each year, so confirm against a current panchang.
What does Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrate?+
It celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
How is Gurpurab observed?+
It is marked by Akhand Path, Prabhat Pheris, kirtan, langar, and the illumination of Gurudwaras.
What is the calendar significance?+
It falls on the full moon of Kartik, a full moon also revered in the Hindu calendar as Kartik Purnima.