Gurpurabs and other Sikh observances listed for 2028 on Gurdwaras.com. Dates come from this site’s calendar table. Local gurdwaras may follow the Nanakshahi or a lunar calendar — confirm the diwan with your sangat.
The Nanakshahi calendar is a solar calendar used for many Sikh observances. SGPC adopted a Nanakshahi calendar in 2003. Year 1 corresponds to 1469 CE, the traditional year of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth. This page lists only the 2028 rows stored for this directory — 14 observances.
Wednesday, January 5, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth and final Sikh Guru who established the Khalsa Panth.
Thursday, January 13, 2028
ਲੋਹੜੀ
Winter festival marking the end of the coldest season. Celebrated with bonfires, sweets, and gathering of family and friends.
Friday, January 14, 2028
ਮਾਘੀ
Festival celebrating the victory of the Sikhs against the Mughal forces at Muktsar in 1705. Day of remembrance for Sikh warriors.
Friday, March 24, 2028
ਹੋਲਾ ਮੁਹੱਲਾ
Sikh festival celebrated with holy colors, poetry compositions, and mock battles. A day of joy and festivities for the Sikh community.
Friday, March 31, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ
Birthday of Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Guru who developed the Gurmukhi script for writing Punjabi.
Friday, April 14, 2028
ਵੈਸਾਖੀ
Sikh New Year and the founding day of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. Marked with vibrant celebrations and Nagar Kirtans.
Tuesday, May 23, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ
Birthday of Guru Amar Das Ji, the third Guru known for his spiritual wisdom and social reforms.
Wednesday, June 14, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਜੀ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ
Birthday of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Guru known for his military and spiritual prowess.
Friday, June 16, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਦਿਵਸ
Martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru who compiled the Guru Granth Sahib.
Friday, September 1, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ ਬਿਰਤਾਂਤ
Anniversary of the establishment of the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs in 1604 by Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
Monday, October 9, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ
Birthday of Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth Guru who founded Amritsar and constructed the Golden Temple.
Sunday, October 29, 2028
ਬੰਦੀ ਛੋੜ ਦਿਵਸ
Sikh Diwali celebrating the release of Guru Hargobind Ji from imprisonment. Gurdwaras are lit with lamps and fireworks.
Monday, November 13, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. Celebrated with prayers, kirtans, and langar throughout the world.
Friday, November 24, 2028
ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਜੀ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਦਿਵਸ
Martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru who sacrificed his life for religious freedom.