Festival guide
Gandhi Jayanti
गांधी जयंती
Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation.
At a glance
How is Gandhi Jayanti dated?
Gandhi Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its fixed gregorian Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Yearly reference
Gandhi Jayanti dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
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.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGandhi Jayanti 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
Common questions
How is Gandhi Jayanti dated?
Gandhi Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its fixed gregorian Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Gandhi Jayanti?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Gandhi Jayanti. Choose a year above to see the details.
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.