Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on 24/11/2026 this year, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, whose teachings on equality and devotion shaped the faith's foundations.

Across India it's observed through akhand path, a continuous 48-hour reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, nagar kirtan processions through the streets, and langar community meals open to all regardless of faith. Amritsar's Golden Temple and gurdwaras nationwide are illuminated and decorated for the occasion.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.