Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2nd, which is a public holiday. Many sectors are closed on this day. Let's find out what will be closed and what will remain open on this day.
From banks to stock markets, know what will remain closed and what will remain open.
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2nd. This year, it will be Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary. Like every year, this year too, there will be a national holiday on this occasion. Many institutions, both government and private, remain closed on this day. Banks, stock markets, and many other government institutions remain closed. A dry day is also observed across the country, meaning all government and private liquor shops will remain closed on this day. However, some online services remain operational. Let's find out what will be closed and what will remain open on this day.
What will the stock market be like?
The Indian stock market will be closed on Friday, October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. There will be no trading on the NSE and BSE. The stock market will remain closed for three consecutive days. Gandhi Jayanti falls on Friday, and the next two days are Saturday and Sunday, and the stock market is usually closed on weekends.
Will banks be closed or open?
On Gandhi Jayanti, branches of all public, private, foreign, and cooperative banks will remain closed. This means that in-person transactions will not be possible on this day. However, digital banking services will continue to operate as usual. Customers will be able to use services like UPI, internet banking, mobile banking, NEFT, and RTGS. ATMs and cash deposit machines (CDMs) will also remain operational.
Schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed.
Central government offices will have a holiday on October 2nd. Gandhi Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in the holiday lists for central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi. State government offices will observe holidays according to the respective state's holiday calendar. However, most states observe a holiday on Gandhi Jayanti.
Additionally, schools and colleges will be closed on October 2nd. However, some educational institutions may decide to adjust their academic calendars. Some schools and colleges also organize events to mark Gandhi Jayanti.
Will private offices be closed?
Private companies and businesses have their own rules and regulations. Their holidays depend on their holiday calendar and work requirements. Many companies give employees the day off, but some essential service offices may remain open.
