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Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India, celebrated annually on October 2 to honour the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the key leaders of the Indian independence movement, and a pioneer of nonviolence.
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Are banks open today on Gandhi Jayanti? Here’s what customers need to know about branch closures and available banking services. | India News
Banks will be closed across India on October 2, 2026, as branches observe Gandhi Jayanti, including SBI and banks in the public, private, foreign and cooperative sectors. While customers will not have access to in-person branch services on the national holiday, digital facilities such as UPI, NEFT, RTGS, mobile and…
This year, October 2 or Gandhi Jayanti, will fall on a Friday, marking the first weekday bank holiday of this month. Check how bank services, UPI, Net banking, ATM services will be impacted.