Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi, usually on 14 April, is the Sikh new year and harvest festival marking the founding of the Khalsa in 1699.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Vaisakhi is the most important date in the Sikh calendar and also a spring harvest festival in Punjab. UK gurdwaras hold Nagar Kirtan processions, with some of the largest in Southall, Birmingham and Leicester. In some years it is marked on 13 April, so check local gurdwara dates.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 14 April 2027 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- ICAR-CPCRI (Government of India) restricted holidays 2026
- Government of India (DoPT) holiday list 2027, circulated by Department of Posts
Spotted a mistake? If you run this day, claim it to correct it.