Gurpurb Dates 2021
Sikhism has it’s own festivals and important days to celebrate.
Gurpurbs celebrate all events connected with the Sikh Gurus, these include the birthdays of the Sikh Gurus, Gurus leaving for heavenly abode or the martyrdom days of the Sikh Gurus.
The other main events are Vaisakhi, (Birth of Khalsa), First Parkash (‘opening ceremony’) of the Guru Granth Sahib at the newly built Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, in 1604 and Bandi Shor (the release from prison in Gwalior of the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and 52 other princes with him).
In the event of any changes, this page will be updated accordingly.
Gurpurb |
Commemorated on |
Service |
Actual Date |
|
Ustav Parkash Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji |
Sunday 10th January | Sehej Paath | Tuesday 5th January |
|
Vaisakhi (Birth of Khalsa) |
Friday 16th April – Sunday 18th April |
Sehej Paath | Tuesday 13th April |
|
Shaheedi Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji |
Friday 18th June | Sehej Paath | Monday 14th June |
|
Pehli Parkash Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji |
Wednesday 1st September | Sehej Paath | Wed 1st September |
|
Ustav Parkash Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji |
Sunday 21st November | Sehej Paath | Friday 19th November |
|
Shaheedi Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
Friday 26th November | Sehej Paath | Wed 24th November |