October 2 Holiday: October 2, 2025, marks two significant occasions -Gandhi Jayanti (the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi) and Dussehra (Vijayadashami). As both public holidays are observed across different parts of the country on Thursday, people are speculating whether institutions, services, and businesses will remain operational. From banks, stock markets, schools & colleges, to liquor shops, here’s what’s open and what’s closed today.
What’s Open And Closed On October 2?
Banks
All banks across India will remain closed today due to Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. The Reserve Bank of India has mandated a Pan-India bank holiday on October 2.
Stock markets
Indian stock markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will be shut nationwide today on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. However, activities like trading in currency and interest rates will operate as normal.
Liquor shops
October 2, 2025, is declared a dry day. Strict restrictions on all liquor outlets, such as pubs, restaurants, shops, and bars, and alcohol services are imposed nationwide.
Schools and colleges holiday on October 2
- Uttar Pradesh – Many schools across different district will be shut on October 2 for Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti. Parents are advised to check with the respective schools and colleges for any updates on holiday.
- Maharashtra – A school holiday has been declared for most schools or Gandhi Jayanti.
- Bihar and Jharkhand – Schools will reopen after October 2.
- Assam and Odisha – Most of the educational institutions are shut on October 2 for Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti.
- West Bengal – Educational institutions are officially closed from September 26 to October 7.
- Delhi – October 2 will be observed as a holiday due to Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra celebrations.
- Andhra Pradesh – Government schools are closed for Dussehra from September 22 to October 2.
- Telangana – Schools are shut from September 21 to October 3 according to the state’s academic calendar.
