One of the central reasons for celebrating Gandhi Jayanti is to remember the enduring power of Ahimsa or non-violence. Gandhi's life was a testament to this principle.

India will observe Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2024. Several state-specific holidays will also cause banks to be closed for up to 15 days in October.

On October 2, banks in India will be closed for Gandhi Jayanti, which honors Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. This holiday falls on a Wednesday in 2024.

As the nation commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary today, October 2, all private and public sector banks across India will remain closed, marking Gandhi Jayanti as a national holiday.