Gandhi Jayanti 2026 & 2027 date
Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, also the International Day of Non-Violence.
Gandhi Jayanti 2026
2 October 2026
Friday · Saka Ashvin 10, 1948
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
Gandhi Jayanti 2027
2 October 2027
Saturday · Saka Ashvin 10, 1949
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
When is Gandhi Jayanti in 2026?
In 2026, Gandhi Jayanti is on Friday, 2 October 2026 (Saka Ashvin 10, 1948).
When is Gandhi Jayanti in 2027?
In 2027, Gandhi Jayanti is on Saturday, 2 October 2027 (Saka Ashvin 10, 1949).
Other holidays
Republic DayHoliId-ul-FitrGood FridayRam NavamiMahavir JayantiId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Buddha PurnimaMuharramIndependence DayMilad-un-NabiJanmashtamiDussehraDiwaliGuru Nanak JayantiChristmas
Source: DoPT gazetted holiday list 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)
Source: DoPT O.M. No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated 16 July 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)