Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 falls on Friday, 2 October 2026. [National (non-religious)] Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi; included as a national observance, not a Vedic festival Tithi at sunrise: Krishna Paksha Shashthi.
- Friday, 2 October 2026
- Tithi: Krishna Paksha Shashthi
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:14 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Gandhi Jayanti in 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 falls on Friday, 2 October 2026.
- Why is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated?
[National (non-religious)] Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi; included as a national observance, not a Vedic festival
- What is the tithi on Gandhi Jayanti 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Krishna Paksha Shashthi and the nakshatra is Mrigashira.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Gandhi Jayanti 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:14 AM and sunset at 06:06 PM. Times differ by city.