Amritsar’s calendar peaks three times — Vaisakhi (Wednesday 14 April 2027, reported), Guru Nanak Parkash Utsav (Sunday 14 November 2027, panchang-verified) and Diwali/Bandi Chhor Divas (29 October 2027, reported), when the sarovar’s illumination is the year’s most photographed night. The season window is October–March (reported 10–25 °C days; December–January nights near freezing). Checked 02 October 2026.
The calendar
| Date | Festival | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 23 Mar 2027 | Hola Mohalla (Anandpur Sahib pairing) | Reported |
| Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Vaisakhi | Reported |
| 29 Oct 2027 | Diwali / Bandi Chhor Divas | Reported |
| Sun 14 Nov 2027 | Guru Nanak Parkash Utsav (Gurpurab) | Verified — official panchang |
Planning notes
- Festival weeks fill sarais and budget hotels first — book at minus two months minimum.
- The Wagah switch: October moves the Retreat Ceremony between seasonal timings — verify near travel.
- Winter mornings are genuinely cold — the pre-dawn Prakash needs layers.
- Yatra Alerts pings each festival’s approach.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gurpurab 2027?
Sunday 14 November 2027 (Kartik Purnima — Drik Panchang).
Best season?
October–March; festival-goers target April (Vaisakhi) and November (Gurpurab).