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Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026: date, Purnima timings and sources

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, the day of Kartik Purnima, according to Drik Panchang for New Delhi. It is also called Guru Nanak Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav. Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is on the same day.

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Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 (New Delhi)

ItemDate and timeSource
Guru Nanak JayantiTue, 24 Nov 2026Drik Panchang
Purnima tithi begins11:42 PM on 23 Nov 2026Drik Panchang
Purnima tithi ends8:23 PM on 24 Nov 2026Drik Panchang
Dev Deepawali (Varanasi)Tue, 24 Nov 2026Drik Panchang

Source: Drik Panchang, Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026, computed for New Delhi. Gurdwaras can announce their own dates for the main Gurpurab programme, and the akhand path, nagar kirtan and langar often start in the days before. Check your local gurdwara for the programme where you live.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?

Tuesday, 24 November 2026, on Kartik Purnima (Drik Panchang, New Delhi).

What time is the Purnima tithi on Guru Nanak Jayanti?

For New Delhi, it begins at 11:42 PM on 23 November and ends at 8:23 PM on 24 November (Drik Panchang).

Is Guru Nanak Jayanti the same day as Dev Deepawali?

Yes, in 2026 both are on Tuesday, 24 November, the day of Kartik Purnima.

Can gurdwaras observe a different day?

Local gurdwaras publish their own programme, so confirm the schedule with your nearest gurdwara.

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