Happy Gurpurab images, wishes and greeting cards
Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Gurpurab, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, with prayers, processions, kirtan and langar. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: The full-moon day of the month of Kartik, usually in November. The date changes every year.
Guru Nanak Jayanti greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowHappy Gurpurab to you and family
Pattern panelWaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Night skylineMay Guru Nanak bless you
Bokeh lightsPeace, seva and simran
Mandala circleGurpurab diyan vadhaiyan
Classic frameIk Onkar, one for all
Wishes for familyHappy Gurpurab to my dear family! May Guru Nanak’s blessings fill our home with peace,…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for teaching me honest work, kindness and faith. Wishing yo…
Heartfelt messageHappy Guru Nanak Jayanti! May the teachings of Guru Nanak guide you with honesty, kindn…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | Confirmed |
| 2027 | Sunday, November 14, 2027 | Confirmed |
- Gurdwaras may announce a different date for the Sikh calendar. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Guru Nanak Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak (born in 1469 at Nankana Sahib, now in Pakistan), the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. It is observed on the full-moon day of the month of Kartik, usually in November.
Celebrations begin days earlier. Gurdwaras hold continuous readings of the Guru Granth Sahib (Akhand Path), the festival day is marked with kirtan and processions called Nagar Kirtan, and gurdwaras are decorated with lights. Langar, the free community kitchen that Guru Nanak began, serves meals to everyone regardless of background. The central teachings of Guru Nanak, honest work, sharing with others and remembering God, shape the greetings of the day.
How Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated
- Reading the Guru Granth Sahib in an Akhand Path.
- Attending kirtan at the gurdwara and taking part in Nagar Kirtan.
- Serving and sharing langar with the community.
- Lighting lamps and decorating gurdwaras and homes.
- Doing seva (selfless service) and giving to charity.
Guru Nanak Jayanti wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy Gurpurab to my dear family! May Guru Nanak’s blessings fill our home with peace, love and togetherness.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for teaching me honest work, kindness and faith. Wishing you a blessed Gurpurab.
- To my brothers and sisters: may we always walk the Guru’s path and stand by each other. Happy Gurpurab!
- To my beloved spouse, may Waheguru bless our life together with love, humility and Chardi Kala. Happy Gurpurab.
- Happy Gurpurab, my children! May you grow up with kindness, courage and love for everyone.
- Wishing all our relatives a blessed Guru Nanak Jayanti. May our family always be united in faith.
Guru Nanak Jayanti wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti! May the teachings of Guru Nanak guide you with honesty, kindness and faith.
- Wishing you and your family a blessed Gurpurab full of peace, light and the grace of Waheguru.
- May Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s blessings fill your life with happiness and prosperity. Gurpurab di lakh lakh vadhai!
- May we follow the path of seva, simran and sharing that Guru Nanak showed us. Happy Gurpurab.
- On this holy day, may the light of the Guru’s wisdom remove darkness from your life.
- Sending warm wishes on Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary. May your home be filled with peace.
Guru Nanak Jayanti greeting in Punjabi
ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ
Pronounced: Gurpurab diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Punjabi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026 is on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Gurdwaras may announce a different date for the Sikh calendar. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2027?
Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2027 is on Sunday, November 14, 2027. Gurdwaras may announce a different date for the Sikh calendar. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
Who was Guru Nanak?
Guru Nanak (1469–1539) was the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. He taught the oneness of God, equality, honest living and service to others.
What is langar?
Langar is the free communal meal served in gurdwaras to everyone, regardless of religion, caste or status, a practice started by Guru Nanak.
Why does the date change every year?
Guru Nanak Jayanti follows the lunar calendar and is held on the full-moon day of the month of Kartik, so the Gregorian date varies.
