Sangrand 2026 and 2027: The next Sangrand is Katak (ਕੱਤਕ) on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Sangrand is the first day of every desi (Punjabi solar) month. It falls on the day the Sun moves from one zodiac sign into the next, and it is marked in Sikh homes and gurdwaras with prayer and the recitation of the Barah Maha, the ‘twelve months’ hymn of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
This guide gives you the full list of Sangrand dates for 2026 and 2027, the exact time the Sun changes sign, the matching Nanakshahi dates, and a clear explanation of what Sangrand means and how it is observed. It also explains why the dates can differ by a day or two between calendars, so you always know which one to trust.
Upcoming Sangrand Dates at a Glance
| Sangrand | Date | Nanakshahi Date |
|---|---|---|
| Katak ਕੱਤਕ | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1 Katak 558 |
| Maghar ਮੱਘਰ | Monday, November 16, 2026 | 1 Maghar 558 |
| Poh ਪੋਹ | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 1 Poh 558 |
| Magh ਮਾਘ | Thursday, January 14, 2027 | 1 Magh 558 |
| Phagun ਫੱਗਣ | Saturday, February 13, 2027 | 1 Phagun 558 |
| Chet ਚੇਤ | Monday, March 15, 2027 | 1 Chet 559 |
Sangrand 2026: Full Date List
The table below lists every Sangrand in 2026. The ‘Sun enters’ column shows the exact moment the Sun changes sign, in Indian Standard Time (IST). If you live outside India, convert that time to your own time zone, because the clock date may be different where you are.
| Sangrand | Date | Sun enters (IST) | Sun’s sign | Nanakshahi Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magh ਮਾਘ | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Jan 14, 14:58 | Capricorn (Makar) | 1 Magh 557 |
| Phagun ਫੱਗਣ | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Feb 13, 03:59 | Aquarius (Kumbh) | 1 Phagun 557 |
| Chet ਚੇਤ | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | Mar 15, 00:54 | Pisces (Meen) | 1 Chet 558 |
| Vaisakh ਵੈਸਾਖ | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Apr 14, 09:24 | Aries (Mesh) | 1 Vaisakh 558 |
| Jeth ਜੇਠ | Friday, May 15, 2026 | May 15, 06:13 | Taurus (Vrishabh) | 1 Jeth 558 |
| Harh ਹਾੜ | Monday, June 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 12:44 | Gemini (Mithun) | 1 Harh 558 |
| Sawan ਸਾਵਣ | Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 23:29 | Cancer (Kark) | 1 Sawan 558 |
| Bhadon ਭਾਦੋਂ | Monday, August 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 07:48 | Leo (Singh) | 1 Bhadon 558 |
| Assu ਅੱਸੂ | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Sep 17, 07:43 | Virgo (Kanya) | 1 Assu 558 |
| Katak ਕੱਤਕ | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Oct 17, 19:42 | Libra (Tula) | 1 Katak 558 |
| Maghar ਮੱਘਰ | Monday, November 16, 2026 | Nov 16, 19:34 | Scorpio (Vrishchik) | 1 Maghar 558 |
| Poh ਪੋਹ | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 10:15 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 1 Poh 558 |
Sangrand 2027: Full Date List
| Sangrand | Date | Sun enters (IST) | Sun’s sign | Nanakshahi Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magh ਮਾਘ | Thursday, January 14, 2027 | Jan 14, 21:00 | Capricorn (Makar) | 1 Magh 558 |
| Phagun ਫੱਗਣ | Saturday, February 13, 2027 | Feb 13, 09:58 | Aquarius (Kumbh) | 1 Phagun 558 |
| Chet ਚੇਤ | Monday, March 15, 2027 | Mar 15, 06:49 | Pisces (Meen) | 1 Chet 559 |
| Vaisakh ਵੈਸਾਖ | Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | Apr 14, 15:17 | Aries (Mesh) | 1 Vaisakh 559 |
| Jeth ਜੇਠ | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | May 15, 12:08 | Taurus (Vrishabh) | 1 Jeth 559 |
| Harh ਹਾੜ | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 | Jun 15, 18:44 | Gemini (Mithun) | 1 Harh 559 |
| Sawan ਸਾਵਣ | Friday, July 16, 2027 | Jul 17, 05:36 | Cancer (Kark) | 1 Sawan 559 |
| Bhadon ਭਾਦੋਂ | Tuesday, August 17, 2027 | Aug 17, 14:01 | Leo (Singh) | 1 Bhadon 559 |
| Assu ਅੱਸੂ | Friday, September 17, 2027 | Sep 17, 13:58 | Virgo (Kanya) | 1 Assu 559 |
| Katak ਕੱਤਕ | Sunday, October 17, 2027 | Oct 18, 01:57 | Libra (Tula) | 1 Katak 559 |
| Maghar ਮੱਘਰ | Tuesday, November 16, 2027 | Nov 17, 01:47 | Scorpio (Vrishchik) | 1 Maghar 559 |
| Poh ਪੋਹ | Thursday, December 16, 2027 | Dec 16, 16:27 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 1 Poh 559 |
Notice that the Nanakshahi year changes in Chet, not in January. That is why Magh and Phagun 2026 belong to year 557, while the year becomes 558 from 1 Chet (March 14, 2026) and 559 from 1 Chet 2027.
What Does Sangrand Mean?
The word Sangrand comes from the Sanskrit word ‘sankranti’, which means the passage of the Sun from one zodiac sign (rashi) into the next. The desi calendar followed in Punjab is a solar calendar, so each of its twelve months begins when the Sun enters a new sign. That first day is Sangrand.
This is different from the lunar days people often hear about, such as Masya (new moon) and Puranmashi (full moon). Sangrand follows the Sun, and the others follow the Moon.
The Twelve Desi Months and Their Seasons
The desi months follow the real seasons of Punjab, which is one reason the Barah Maha feels so close to everyday life there. The windows below are approximate.
| Month | Approximate Dates | Season in Punjab |
|---|---|---|
| Chet ਚੇਤ | Mid March to mid April | Spring, wheat ripening in the fields |
| Vaisakh ਵੈਸਾਖ | Mid April to mid May | Warm days, wheat harvest begins |
| Jeth ਜੇਠ | Mid May to mid June | Peak summer heat |
| Harh ਹਾੜ | Mid June to mid July | Hot and humid, waiting for rain |
| Sawan ਸਾਵਣ | Mid July to mid August | Monsoon rains |
| Bhadon ਭਾਦੋਂ | Mid August to mid September | Late monsoon, humid |
| Assu ਅੱਸੂ | Mid September to mid October | Skies clearing after the rains |
| Katak ਕੱਤਕ | Mid October to mid November | Autumn, cooler air, festive season |
| Maghar ਮੱਘਰ | Mid November to mid December | Early winter |
| Poh ਪੋਹ | Mid December to mid January | Cold weather and fog |
| Magh ਮਾਘ | Mid January to mid February | Deep winter, slowly warming |
| Phagun ਫੱਗਣ | Mid February to mid March | Late winter turning to spring |
Why Sangrand Matters in Sikh Life
Sangrand is not a gurpurab or a festival in itself. It is a quiet, regular day of remembrance that opens a new month. Many Sikhs use it as a moment to pause, thank Waheguru for the month that has passed, and ask for guidance in the month ahead.
Many gurdwaras hold a special diwan on this day, and the highlight is the recitation of the Barah Maha stanza for the new month. Families who cannot reach a gurdwara often read the same stanza at home. For many people, this simple monthly habit becomes a steady rhythm of prayer that runs through the whole year.
What Is Barah Maha?
Barah Maha means ‘twelve months’. It is a kind of poetry in which human feelings are described through the changing moods of nature over the twelve months of the year. The form is very old in Indian literature, and later Punjabi Sufi poets also wrote their own barah mahas. In the Sikh tradition, two Barah Mahas are found in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s Barah Maha in Raag Majh
This is the one recited on Sangrand. It is found in Guru Granth Sahib on Ang 133 to 136, and it is written in the voice of a soul-bride who is separated from her beloved, who is the Divine. Each month is described through its season and mood, and each stanza returns to the same prayer: that the Guru will show mercy and bring the soul home to the Divine.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Barah Maha in Raag Tukhari
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Barah Maha is found on Ang 1107 to 1110. It is regarded as the earliest Barah Maha in Punjabi and the first in which a love-poem theme was turned into a deeply spiritual one.
The message of the twelve months
The main lesson of Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s Barah Maha is that every month and every season is a chance to be close to the Divine. Heat or cold, rain or sunshine, abundance or hardship, the soul can still find peace through the Guru’s grace. The stanza for the month of Magh, for example, is remembered for its line that the people who are truly known as true are those on whom the Perfect Guru shows mercy.
How Sangrand Is Observed
At the gurdwara
- Many gurdwaras hold a special morning or evening diwan on Sangrand.
- The Barah Maha stanza for the new month is recited or sung, often with a short explanation.
- Kirtan, the Hukamnama, and Ardas follow, and langar is served to everyone.
- Some gurdwaras also announce the key events of the new month, such as upcoming gurpurabs.
At home
- Wake early and complete your daily prayers, or Nitnem, if it is part of your routine.
- Read or listen to the Barah Maha stanza for the new month. You can find it with a translation in most gurdwara apps and printed Gutkas.
- Read the Hukamnama of the day.
- Visit a gurdwara if you can, and take part in langar and seva.
- Give something to those in need, such as food, a donation, or your time.
- Explain the meaning of the month and its stanza to children in simple words.
Sangrand and Major Sikh Occasions in 2026 and 2027
Some Sangrands open months that are linked with well-known Sikh occasions. This table shows how the two connect. Many of these occasions follow the lunar calendar, so the connection is approximate.
| Sangrand | Date | Occasion in or near this month |
|---|---|---|
| Katak | October 17, 2026 | The month in which Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas fall (November 8, 2026) |
| Maghar | November 16, 2026 | Guru Nanak Gurpurab is observed around November 24, 2026 on most calendars |
| Poh | December 16, 2026 | A month in which Sikhs remember the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s family in late December |
| Magh | January 14, 2027 | Maghi, remembering the Chali Mukte (the Forty Liberated Ones), with the large fair at Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Chet | March 15, 2027 | Start of the Nanakshahi year 559 |
| Vaisakh | April 14, 2027 | Vaisakhi, remembering the founding of the Khalsa in 1699 |
Sangrand, Masya, and Puranmashi: What Is the Difference?
| Term | Based on | Meaning | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangrand | The Sun | First day of a desi solar month | Once a month, 12 times a year |
| Masya | The Moon | New moon night (amavasya) | Once a lunar month |
| Puranmashi | The Moon | Full moon night (purnima) | Once a lunar month |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Sangrand?
The next Sangrand is Katak Sangrand on Saturday, October 17, 2026, which is 1 Katak 558 in the Nanakshahi calendar.
What is Sangrand?
Sangrand is the first day of each desi month. It falls on the day the Sun enters a new zodiac sign, and the word comes from the Sanskrit sankranti.
How many Sangrands are there in a year?
There are twelve, one at the start of each desi month.
What is the order of the desi months?
The order is Chet, Vaisakh, Jeth, Harh, Sawan, Bhadon, Assu, Katak, Maghar, Poh, Magh, and Phagun. The Nanakshahi year starts with Chet.
What is read on Sangrand?
Sikhs read or listen to the stanza for the new month from Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s Barah Maha in Raag Majh, found on Ang 133 to 136 of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Who wrote the Barah Maha?
There are two in the Guru Granth Sahib. The one recited on Sangrand was composed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Majh, and another was composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Raag Tukhari.
When is Maghar Sangrand in 2026?
Maghar Sangrand is on Monday, November 16, 2026.
When is Poh Sangrand in 2026?
Poh Sangrand is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
When is Magh Sangrand in 2027?
Magh Sangrand in 2027 is on Thursday, January 14, 2027, which is also the time of Maghi.
Is Sangrand a gurpurab or a public holiday?
No. Sangrand is a day of remembrance and prayer and is not a gurpurab. It is not usually a public holiday, though some Sangrands fall on or near festivals such as Maghi and Vaisakhi.
What is the Nanakshahi year in 2026?
The Nanakshahi year is 557 until the end of Phagun, and it becomes 558 on 1 Chet, which is March 14, 2026. It becomes 559 on 1 Chet 2027.
What is the difference between Sangrand and Masya?
Sangrand follows the Sun and marks the first day of a solar month. Masya follows the Moon and marks the new moon night.
Why do some calendars show a different Sangrand date?
Calendars differ in how they count the exact time the Sun enters a sign, in the sunrise cut-off they use, and in whether they use fixed dates or the real position of the Sun. Always confirm with your local gurdwara.