Dussehra; Gandhi Jayanti in 🇮🇳 India
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Dussehra; Gandhi Jayanti in India
When Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti fall on the same day in India, the dual holiday combines Ramlila effigy burnings and victory celebrations with Gandhian prayer meetings and non-violence observances.
About Dussehra; Gandhi Jayanti
Combined Indian public holiday observing both Dussehra (Hindu celebration of good over evil) and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, birthday of Mahatma Gandhi) when these fall on the same date.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oct. 2 | Thursday |