Anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 2026 – April 13
The anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, is observed annually across India on 13 April to commemorate the tragic incident that took place in 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab (then under British India, now in India).
The anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, is observed annually across India on 13 April to commemorate the tragic incident that took place in 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab (then under British India, now in India).
- 13 April 2026 commemorates the 107th anniversary of the massacre.
About Jallianwala Bagh Massacre:
Massacre: Hundreds of unarmed people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, during Baisakhi.
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- Reginald Dyer ordered troops to fire on the peaceful crowd protesting the Rowlatt Act. The firing continued until bullets ran low, killing at least 379 people (official count), though the real number was much higher.
Hunter Commission: After the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the British government set up the Hunter Commission in 1919, headed by William Hunter, to investigate the incident.
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