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Gandhi Jayanti

Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Gandhi Jayanti in India.

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History & Origins of Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti (known in India as Gandhi Jayanti or the Birth of the Father of the Nation) is observed on October 2nd. It marks the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born October 2, 1869. Gandhi pioneered 'Satyagraha'—the resistance to tyranny through mass non-violent civil disobedience—which successfully led India to independence and inspired civil rights movements worldwide. The UN also observes this day as the International Day of Non-Violence.

How It Is Observed & Celebrated

Marked by prayer services, singing Gandhi's favorite devotional song 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram', clean-up drives (Swachh Bharat initiatives), and spinning cotton on traditional wheels (charkha) to honor self-reliance.

Quick Facts Card

Country: India
Holiday Name: Gandhi Jayanti
Date (2026): October 02
Day (2026): Friday
Observance Type: Statutory
Observed In: All India (National)
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Date Reference Matrix (3-Year Range)

Year Calendar Date Day of the Week Status
2025 October 02, 2025 Thursday Official Statutory Day Off
2026 October 02, 2026 Current Year Friday Official Statutory Day Off
2027 October 02, 2027 Saturday Official Statutory Day Off