Festival date and tithi
Gandhi Jayanti 2026
गांधी जयंती
Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation.
At a glance
When is Gandhi Jayanti 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 is on Friday, 2 October 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Shashthi, Ashwin.
- Date
- Friday, 2 October 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Shashthi, Ashwin
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Fixed on October 2 in the Gregorian calendar. This is a national holiday celebrating the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on this date in 1869.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 2 October 2026, with Krishna Shashthi, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGandhi Jayanti 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Fixed Gregorian dateCategory
National observanceNakshatra
MrigashiraDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Honors Gandhi's contribution to India's freedom struggle.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Gandhi Jayanti 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 is on Friday, 2 October 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Shashthi, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Gandhi Jayanti 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti is observed on Krishna Shashthi, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.