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Guru Nanak Jayanti
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti?
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is the most important festival for the followers of the religion of Sikhism. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. The festival is celebrated on the day of Kartik Poornima, which is the fifteenth lunar day in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu calendar, and usually falls in the month of November by the Gregorian calendar.
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: This year will mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak and will be observed on Friday, November 14.
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Latest Updates on Guru Nanak Jayanti
PM extends greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti; recalls his teachings, wisdom
President Droupadi Murmu also extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti
 "PM extends greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti; recalls his teachings, wisdom")
Gurpurab 2025: Stock markets to remain closed for trading today
Stock market is closed today, Nov 5, 2025, for Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab 2025 holiday). NSE, BSE shut; MCX to open in evening. Check next market holiday and trading schedule
 "Gurpurab 2025: Stock markets to remain closed for trading today")
November holidays 2025: Are schools closed on Guru Nanak jayanti? Know more
On Nov 5, 2025, many schools in India, especially in North India will observe national holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti (Prakash Utsav/Gurpurab) and Kartik Purnima, know more state-wise
 "November holidays 2025: Are schools closed on Guru Nanak jayanti? Know more")
Bank holiday on Guru Nanak Jayanti: Banks in these states closed on Nov 5
Multiple states will mark a bank holiday on Nov 5, 2025, due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. The RBI has confirmed to seek clarity on which states will be affected by this holiday
 "Bank holiday on Guru Nanak Jayanti: Banks in these states closed on Nov 5")
1,796 Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary
Earlier, the Pakistan High Commission shared on Wednesday that it has issued over 2100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India ahead of the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak
 "1,796 Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary")
Over 80 Indian Hindu pilgrims return home after visiting Pakistan temples
Talking to reporters at the Wagah Border, the Indian delegation leader Yudhishter Lal expressed his gratitude and said: "The love and hospitality we received in Pakistan will always be cherished
 "Over 80 Indian Hindu pilgrims return home after visiting Pakistan temples")
India's foreign exchange reserves drop $29 billion in the past six weeks
The week ended Nov 15 saw a decline of $6.48 billion, largely due to foreign investment outflows and a decline in the value of gold assets
 "India's foreign exchange reserves drop $29 billion in the past six weeks")
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Are banks closed on Friday, November 15?
Guru Nanak Jayanti bank holiday 2024: Banks will remain shut in several states on Friday, November 15, 2024, due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Karthika Purnima. Check the state-wise list here
Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today due to Guru Nanak Jayanti
Stock market holiday today: Including November 27, the Indian stock market has remained closed for 13 weekdays so far in 2023
 "Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today due to Guru Nanak Jayanti")
Global factors to drive stock markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts
Trading activity of foreign investors and the movement of the rupee against the dollar will also be tracked by investors
 "Global factors to drive stock markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts")
CBDC bond trades surge; volumes jump double-fold in second week
Bulk of CBDC wholesale pilot trading concentrated in liquid 5-yr, 10-yr bonds
 "CBDC bond trades surge; volumes jump double-fold in second week")
Guru Nanak showed us the path of inclusive society, says VP Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday extended greetings on Guru Purab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, reminding people of the path of inclusive society shown by him
 "Guru Nanak showed us the path of inclusive society, says VP Dhankhar")
PM Narendra Modi greets people on Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary
'May his noble teachings continue to guide us in our endeavour of building a just and compassionate society'
 "PM Narendra Modi greets people on Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary")
Guru Nanak's vision of compassion, inclusive society inspires us: PM Modi
This year, the 552nd birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru falls today (November 19).
 "Guru Nanak's vision of compassion, inclusive society inspires us: PM Modi")
Guru Nanak Dev symbol of justice, righteousness, compassion: Amit Shah
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as 'Gurupurab' is considered one of the most important festivals in Sikhism
 "Guru Nanak Dev symbol of justice, righteousness, compassion: Amit Shah")
Pakistan invites Indian Sikhs for Guru Nanak's 551st birth anniversary
As per the details of the invitation, sent in advance via the Indian Sikh Sangats, the devotees will be offered a five-day visa to enter Pakistan after a mandatory Covid-19 test
 "Pakistan invites Indian Sikhs for Guru Nanak's 551st birth anniversary")
Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak's 551th birth anniversary from Nov 28-30
Pakistan will celebrate the 551th birth anniversary of Sikh faith's founder Guru Nanak Dev from November 28 to 30, the Foreign Office said on Thursday.
'Man on Moon' to Jallianwala Bagh, 10 key anniversaries that fell in 2019
From 100th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to 30 years of the felling of the Berlin Wall, and 50 years since moon landing, Business Standard lists 10 anniversaries that took place in 2019
 "'Man on Moon' to Jallianwala Bagh, 10 key anniversaries that fell in 2019")
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12
The decision has been taken so that there is no disturbance in celebrations of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, Kejriwal said at a press conference.
 "Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12")
Punjab CM urges PM to discuss access to more gurudwaras across the border
He also said that the 550th Prakash Parv celebrations, which began last year, would continue till November 2020.
 "Punjab CM urges PM to discuss access to more gurudwaras across the border")
