# What's Open on Gandhi Jayanti (2026-10-02) in India

> **Holiday Summary**: Gandhi Jayanti falls on **2026-10-02**. Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October marks Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. Banks and government offices close; shops and supermarkets trade as usual.

## Quick Overview
- **Country**: India (IN)
- **Holiday**: Gandhi Jayanti (गांधी जयंती)
- **Date**: 2026-10-02 (2026)
- **Typical Closures**: banks, government

## Chain & Venue Opening Hours

| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Operating Hours | Notes / Exemptions | Source / Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Fresh | supermarkets | **OPEN** | Varies | — | relianceretail.com |
| DMart | supermarkets | **OPEN** | Varies | — | dmart.in |
| DLF Malls & Promenade | retail | **OPEN** | 10:00–22:00 | — | dlfmalls.com |
| Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium | retail | **OPEN** | 11:00–22:00 | — | phoenixmarketcity.com |
| Smart Bazaar (Big Bazaar) | retail | **OPEN** | Varies | — | relianceretail.com |
| More | supermarkets | **OPEN** | Varies | — | morestore.in |
| Apollo Pharmacy | pharmacies | **OPEN** | Varies | — | apollopharmacy.in |
| Apollo Pharmacy 24/7 | pharmacies | **OPEN** | 24 hours | 24-hour retail pharmacy network open on all national gazetted holidays; 24/7 Emergency | apollopharmacy.in |
| IndianOil & XP95 24/7 | petrol | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Fuel dispensing stations operate 24 hours every day of the year; 24/7 Emergency | iocl.com |
| Delhi Metro (DMRC) & Metro Transit | transit | **REDUCED** | Varies | Operates scheduled services on national holidays, with modified morning hours on festival days | delhimetrorail.com |

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