Sikh Festival Dates, 2015-2030
The Sikh religion and movement have been around since the late 1400s, when it was created by the first Sikh Guru Nanak in the Punjabi region of India. Sikh holidays celebrate not only the religious aspects of the movement but also the philosophy and traditions associated with it, and even have things in common with Hindu festivals. Sikhism and its places of worship are distinct from all other religions in the area, including Hinduism and Islam.
The following are dates through 2030 for such Sikh festivals as the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, Maghi, Hola Mohalla, Vaisakhi, Diwali, and more.
| Year | Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib | Maghi | Hola Mohalla | Vaisakhi (Birth Anniversary of Khalsa) | Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib | Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali) | Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 24 | Feb. 17 | March 24 | March 6 | March 28 | Oct. 13 | Nov. 11 |
| 2016 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 12 | March 7 | March 24 | April 8 | April 15 | Oct. 1 | Oct. 30 |
| 2017 | Jan. 14 | Feb. 1 | Feb. 24 | March 13 | March 28 | April 5 | Sept. 21 | Oct. 19 |
| 2018 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 22 | Feb. 13 | March 1 | March 18 | March 25 | Oct. 9 | Nov. 6 |
| 2019 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 10 | March 5 | March 20 | April 5 | April 13 | Sept. 29 | Oct. 27 |
| 2020 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 29 | Feb. 21 | March 9 | March 24 | April 2 | Oct. 17 | Nov. 14 |
| 2021 | Jan. 14 | Feb. 16 | March 11 | March 29 | April 12 | April 21 | Oct. 6 | Nov. 4 |
| 2022 | Jan. 14 | Feb. 5 | Feb. 28 | March 18 | April 1 | April 10 | Sept. 26 | Oct. 24 |
| 2023 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 26 | Feb. 18 | March 7 | March 22 | March 30 | Oct. 15 | Nov. 12 |
| 2024 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 14 | March 8 | March 25 | April 9 | April 16 | Oct. 3 | Oct. 31 |
| 2025 | Jan. 14 | Feb. 2 | Feb. 25 | March 14 | March 29 | April 5 | Sept. 22 | Oct. 21 |
| 2026 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 23 | Feb. 15 | March 4 | March 19 | March 26 | Oct. 11 | Nov. 6 |
| 2027 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 11 | March 6 | March 22 | April 7 | April 15 | Sept. 30 | Oct. 29 |
| 2028 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 31 | Feb. 23 | March 10 | March 27 | April 3 | Sept. 19 | Oct. 17 |
| 2029 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 19 | Feb. 11 | Feb. 28 | April 14 | April 23 | Oct. 8 | Nov. 5 |
| 2030 | Jan. 14 | Feb. 7 | March 2 | March 19 | April 3 | April 12 | Sept. 27 | Oct. 26 |
What Are the 3 Major Holidays for Sikhism?
According to the Nanakshahi calendar, a solar calendar that includes 12 months beginning with the Sikh new year in March, these festivals are honored throughout the year and have spread across the globe, from Punjab to Portland, Portsmouth to Pakistan! These include the following key celebrations:
Vaisakhi
Originally a festival to express gratitude for good harvests, Vaisakhi also became a celebration of the Sikh Khalsa order, justice, and inclusivity.
Diwali
Also known as Bandi Chhor Divas, this celebration is dedicated to freedom for faithful Sikhs, commemorating the Guru Hargobind and his sacrifice for the ability to express the Sikh religion and follow their holy book openly, following in the footsteps of his martyred father, Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
Maghi
Maghi gives celebrants the opportunity to remember the bravery and sacrifice of the individuals who defended Guru Gobind Singh to the end against the imperial Mughal army in the 1700s, representing death and rebirth for all.
Gurpurbs
Additionally, there are several holidays that commemorate important events in the lives of former Gurus, aptly called Gurpurbs. These can range from birth date remembrances to significant acts done by the individual, and are just as crucial to the Sikh festival calendar as the main holidays!
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