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Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Date2 Oct 2026
Duration1 day
MuhuratTo be announced
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About Gandhi Jayanti
Observed every year on 2 October, Gandhi Jayanti honors the life, teachings, and principles of Mahatma Gandhi through prayer meetings, cleanliness drives, and peace programs.
CategoryNational Days
TraditionNational
Festival typeNational Festival
Observed inIndia
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
October22026
Friday
2 October 2026, Friday
Muhurat will be updated when publishedHoliday
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When is Gandhi Jayanti?+
Gandhi Jayanti is observed on 2 October 2026, Friday.
Why is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated?+
Gandhi Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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