Unlike the older Bikrami (lunar-based) calendar, the Nanakshahi system uses fixed month lengths (five months of 31 days and seven months of 30 days), ensuring that most holy days occur on the same Gregorian date every year. Major Sikh Festivals and Gurpurabs in 2024
All dates are fixed as per the .
| Festival | 2024 (Lunar/Bikrami) | 2024 (Fixed Nanakshahi) | |----------|----------------------|---------------------------| | Guru Nanak Birthday | Nov 15 | Nov 15 (fixed) | | Diwali (Bandhi Chor) | Nov 1 | Nov 1 | | Vaisakhi | April 13/14 | April 14 | | Hola Mohalla | March 25 | March 14 (next year) | nanakshahi calendar 2024
