Will banks remain closed on Gandhi Jayanti?Yes. October 2 is a national holiday observed as Gandhi Jayanti, and bank branches will remain closed on the day.The holiday applies to banks operating across India, including October 2 falls on a Friday this year, making it a weekday bank holiday.Live EventsWhy are banks closed on October 2?Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on the same date in 1869.The day is observed as a national holi ...