List of Bandi Chhor Divas Dates
Below is the list for the Bandi Chhor Divas dates from 2026 to 2030:
2026: Wednesday, 8 November
2027: Friday, 29 October
2028: Tuesday, 17 October
2029: Monday, 5 November
2030: Saturday, 26 October
These dates follow the Sikh calendar and align with the new moon during the Diwali period.
Is Bandi Chhor Divas the same as Diwali?
No. They often fall on the same day, but they represent different histories and meanings.
Why Do the Bandi Chhor Divas Dates Change Every Year?
The festival is tied to the lunar calendar, not the regular Gregorian calendar.
Because the new moon shifts yearly, the festival falls in October or November each time.
Why do Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas?
It honors Guru Hargobind Ji’s release and his commitment to freeing others.
Does every country observe it on the same date?
Yes, the date is the same globally because it follows the lunar phase, not regional calendars.
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