- Follow us
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gandhi Jayanti 2026: All public sector, private sector, foreign and cooperative bank branches across India will remain closed tomorrow, October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Designated as a national holiday under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, physical branch services including over-the-counter transactions, cheque clearance and demand draft issuance will be suspended. However, digital banking facilities such as UPI apps (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), mobile and internet banking, NEFT/RTGS transfers and cash withdrawals/ deposits via ATMs will remain fully operational. Here is an update on the opening or closure of schools, colleges, educational institutions on Gandhi Jayanti 2026, that is on October 2, 2026.
Schools, colleges, educational institutions and public offices across India will remain closed tomorrow, October 2, 2026, in observance of Gandhi Jayanti. As one of India’s three gazetted national holidays, the closure applies mandatory shut-downs across central and state government departments, public sector units,and schools nationwide. While commercial IT parks and corporate offices operate under national holiday employment norms, students and working professionals are set to get a three-day long weekend as October 2 falls on a Friday.
| Parameter | Operational Details |
| Holiday Event | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (157th Birth Anniversary) |
| Date & Day | October 2, 2026 (Friday) |
| RBI Holiday Classification | National Holiday (Closed across all states/UTs) |
| Physical Branches | CLOSED (Public, Private, Regional Rural & Cooperative Banks) |
Q: Are offices closed on Gandhi Jayanti?
A: Yes, all central and state government offices remain closed. Private firms follow internal calendars, though working employees usually get holiday pay or compensation.
Q: Is there a bank holiday on Gandhi Jayanti?
A: Yes, physical bank branches are closed nationwide. Online banking, UPI, and ATMs stay fully operational.
Q: Are schools closed on Gandhi Jayanti?
A: Yes, schools and colleges remain closed across India as it is a gazetted national holiday.
Q: What holidays are banks closed for in 2026 in India?
A: Banks close on national gazetted holidays, state-specific festivals, Sundays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
Q: What is the Long Weekend Advantage?
With Gandhi Jayanti falling on a Friday in 2026, students, government personnel and corporate professionals with five-day work weeks receive a continuous three-day weekend.
For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Business News on India.com.
