Happy Gandhi Jayanti images, wishes and greeting cards
Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and is observed in India with prayers, tributes and cleanliness drives. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: October 2 every year. It is also the UN International Day of Non-Violence.
Gandhi Jayanti greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowHappy Gandhi Jayanti to you
Pattern panelTruth, peace, non-violence
Night skylineRemembering Bapu today
Bokeh lightsFollow the path of ahimsa
Mandala circleBe the change, with kindness
Classic frameSalute to the Father of the Nation
Wishes for familyHappy Gandhi Jayanti to my dear family! Let us follow Bapu’s path of truth and kindness…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for teaching me honesty and simplicity, the values Gandhi s…
Heartfelt messageOn Gandhi Jayanti, let us remember the values of truth, non-violence and simplicity tha…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Gandhi Jayanti? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, October 2, 2026 | Fixed date |
| 2027 | Saturday, October 2, 2027 | Fixed date |
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2 to mark the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi and affectionately as Bapu, who was born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. Gandhi led India’s non-violent movement for independence from British rule through satyagraha, the Salt March of 1930 and the Quit India Movement, and his ideas of truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa) have inspired civil rights movements across the world.
The day is a national holiday in India. Prayer meetings are held at Raj Ghat in Delhi, his memorial, where devotional songs such as “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram” and “Vaishnava Jana To” are sung. Schools and offices hold tributes and cleanliness drives, linked to Gandhi’s emphasis on sanitation and to the Swachh Bharat campaign, launched on October 2, 2014. The United Nations observes the day as the International Day of Non-Violence.
How Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated
- Paying tribute at Raj Ghat and at statues and portraits of Gandhi.
- Singing his favourite bhajans and holding prayer meetings.
- Taking part in cleanliness drives and community service.
- Holding speeches, essay competitions and quizzes in schools.
- Reflecting on truth, non-violence and simple living.
Gandhi Jayanti wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy Gandhi Jayanti to my dear family! Let us follow Bapu’s path of truth and kindness in our home and our lives.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for teaching me honesty and simplicity, the values Gandhi stood for. Happy Gandhi Jayanti.
- To my brothers and sisters: let us stay united and treat everyone with respect, as Bapu taught. Happy Gandhi Jayanti.
- To my beloved spouse, may we always choose peace and understanding. Happy Gandhi Jayanti.
- Happy Gandhi Jayanti, my children! Always speak the truth, be kind and never be afraid to do what is right.
- Wishing all our relatives a peaceful Gandhi Jayanti. May Bapu’s ideals keep our family close and our hearts gentle.
Gandhi Jayanti wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- On Gandhi Jayanti, let us remember the values of truth, non-violence and simplicity that Bapu stood for.
- Wishing you a thoughtful Gandhi Jayanti. May his teachings guide us towards peace and harmony.
- Let us honour Mahatma Gandhi by living with honesty, kindness and respect for all. Happy Gandhi Jayanti!
- May the light of Bapu’s ideals brighten our hearts and our nation. Happy Gandhi Jayanti.
- Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of humankind. Let us remember this on Gandhi Jayanti.
- Salute to the Father of the Nation on his birth anniversary. May his values live on.
Gandhi Jayanti greeting in Hindi
गांधी जयंती की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ
Pronounced: Gandhi Jayanti ki hardik shubhkamnayein
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gandhi Jayanti in 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in 2026 is on Friday, October 2, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in 2027?
Gandhi Jayanti in 2027 is on Saturday, October 2, 2027.
When is Gandhi Jayanti?
October 2 every year, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on October 2, 1869. It is a national holiday in India.
What is the International Day of Non-Violence?
In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly declared October 2 the International Day of Non-Violence, in honour of Gandhi’s birthday and his philosophy of non-violence.
Who else was born on October 2?
Lal Bahadur Shastri, India’s second Prime Minister, was also born on October 2 (in 1904), and many people remember him on the same day.
