Baisakhi 2026 Date: Know its history, puja vidhi and significance of Vaisakhi

This year, Baisakhi falls on Tuesday, 14th April, 2026, with Baisakhi Sankranti at 09: 39 AM, as mentioned in Drik Panchang.

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Baisakhi 2026 History and Significance: Traditionally, it was a harvest festival, with farmers celebrating the cutting of ripe wheat crops with joy, fairs, and folk dances. Its historical significance deepened in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib, establishing a strong Sikh identity based on equality, courage, and faith.

Baisakhi marks the harvest of rabi crops, symbolising prosperity and gratitude among farmers.

The festival is also associated with the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which occurred on the same day in 1919 at Jallianwala Bagh, making Baisakhi a day of both celebration and remembrance. Today, it is observed with prayers, processions, and community gatherings, symbolising gratitude, unity, and resilience.

On this day, devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and visit a gurudwara, especially places like Golden Temple, where special prayers and kirtans are held. The holy scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, is read, and people listen to hymns while reflecting on the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh.

Devotees participate in Nagar Kirtans (religious processions) and engage in seva (selfless service), which includes helping prepare and serve langar, a community meal offered to all regardless of background.