Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: What’s Open and Closed on Gurpurab Today, November 5 — Check Schools, Offices, Banks Status

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 or Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav is the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. It is celebrated on Wednesday, 5 November, or Kartik Purnima, across India.

Since it is a blessed occasion that holds very significant importance for the Sikh community as it recalls Guru Nanak Dev Ji and his teachings of peace, equality, and devotion, all Gurdwaras across the country are beautifully illuminated and crowds gather to witness kirtan, langar, and sewa.

Public Holiday Status

Guru Nanak Jayanti is a gazetted holiday as declared by the central government. As a result, schools, colleges, banks, and most offices across several states will remain closed today.

Yes. All government and private schools will remain closed on November 5 in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

In some states like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, banks have antifreeze days.

In key cities, the operations today are undergoing closures at banks:

Amritsar, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Jammu, Shimla, Dehradun, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Jaipur, Ranchi, Hyderabad, Raipur, and Srinagar.

💡 Online banking and digital payment services will continue to operate normally allowing customers to carry out any financial transactions without interruption.

Stock Market Holiday

Both the BSE (Sensex) and NSE (Nifty) will observe a trading holiday on Wednesday, November 5, for Guru Nanak Jayanti. Regular market sessions will resume tomorrow.

Are Offices Closed Today?

Most government offices and corporate establishments are closed today for Gurpurab. However, since it’s not a nationwide mandatory holiday, some private offices and IT companies may remain open depending on internal policies.

Significance of Guru Nanak Jayanti

In 1469, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in Rai Bhoi di Talwandi (present-day Nankana Sahib in Pakistan). His teachings form the basis of Sikh philosophy and uphold the values of oneness of God (Ik Onkar), equality, honesty, and selfless service (seva).

Devotees celebrate the day through:

Akhand Path: A 48-hour continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Nagar Kirtan: Processions featuring hymns and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Langar: Free community meals served to all, symbolizing unity and equality.

His message — “There is but One God, His name is Truth” — continues to guide millions around the world.

Quick Summary

Category Status on Nov 5, 2025

Schools & Colleges Closed

Banks Closed in most states

Stock Market Closed

Government Offices Closed

Private Offices Partially open

Online Banking Available

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Message:

“May the divine light of Guru Nanak Dev Ji guide you towards truth, compassion, and peace. Happy Gurpurab!”