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Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 on November 5 marks the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, celebrated with prayers, Nagar Kirtan processions, and Langar seva. Schools, offices, and stock markets in Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, UP, and Chandigarh will remain closed for this sacred Gurpurab.
Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated tomorrow on 5 November
New Delhi: Guru Nanak Jayanti is considered very special in Sikhism. Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Gurupurab and Guru Nanak Prakash Parv.
This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. This festival is a symbol of immense faith and devotion for the Sikh community. On this day, grand celebrations are held in Gurudwaras across the country, the Guru Granth Sahib is recited, and devotees participate in langar seva to remember the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti
According to the calendar, Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Kartik, which falls between October and November. In 2025, this special day for Sikhs will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5. This year, Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 556th birth anniversary will be celebrated.
Guru Nanak Jayanti Auspicious Time
According to the Drik calendar, Guru Nanak Jayanti is a very special day. This year, the full moon date will begin at 10:36 pm on November 4th and end at 6:48 pm on November 5th.
Guru Nanak Jayanti Significance and History
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guruparva, is one of the most sacred and joyous festivals in Sikhism. This day not only celebrates Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday, but also is an opportunity to embrace his life philosophy, such as speaking the truth, treating everyone equally, and engaging in selfless service. Preparations for this festival begin two days in advance. Gurudwaras organize Akhand Paath, which continues for 48 hours. During this time, the sacred words of the Guru Granth Sahib resonate in every direction. A Nagar Kirtan is held a day before the festival. Sikh devotees decorate tableaux and sing hymns and kirtans to spread the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
On the morning of Gurupurab, a sacred procession called Prabhat Pheri is held, during which devotees offer prayers, sing kirtans, and become immersed in devotion. Langar Seva is held throughout the day, where people from all castes, classes, and religions sit together and share a meal. This is the festival's central message.
The Importance of Langar
Langar is one of the most sacred and humanitarian traditions of Sikhism. It was started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 1500s. At a time when society was divided by caste, religion, and class, Guru Nanak Dev Ji initiated the tradition of langar, teaching society the true lesson of equality and brotherhood. In this tradition, everyone, regardless of caste or religion, sits together on the floor and eats a meal. Even today, langar is served daily to thousands of people in Gurudwaras across the world, free of charge. There is no discrimination here; everyone receives equal love and respect.
