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Key Sikh dates in the Gregorian calendar. Always confirm dates and programmes with your Gurdwara — many occasions follow the Nanakshahi calendar.

Full 2025 calendar (all months)

Gurgaddi — Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

  • Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
  • Significance: Annual remembrance of Guru Gobind Singh Ji declaring the scripture the eternal Guru (1708).
Learn more — Gurgaddi — Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Guru Ram Das Jayanti

  • Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
  • Significance: Birth anniversary of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, founder of Amritsar.
Learn more — Guru Ram Das Jayanti

Sangrand — Katak (Kartik)

  • Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
  • Significance: First day of the month of Katak in the Nanakshahi calendar; many Gurdwaras hold special divaan.
Learn more — Sangrand — Katak (Kartik)

Gurpurab for Guru Harkrishan and Guru Har Rai Jyoti Jot

  • Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
  • Significance: Birth of Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji; Jyoti Jot of Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji is remembered in the same period on many calendars.
Learn more — Gurpurab for Guru Harkrishan and Guru Har Rai Jyoti Jot

Bandi Chhor — vigil and kirtan

  • Date: Monday, 20 October 2025
  • Significance: Many Gurdwaras hold extra kirtan and divaan in the days leading to Bandi Chhor Divas.
Learn more — Bandi Chhor — vigil and kirtan

Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikh Diwali)

  • Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
  • Significance: Coincides with Diwali; commemorates Guru Hargobind Ji’s release from prison in 1619.
Learn more — Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikh Diwali)

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