Festivals & holidays in October 2027
October 2027 has 7 major dates, including Gandhi Jayanti on 02 October, Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on 09 October, Karva Chauth on 18 October, among others.
October 2027 at a glance
| Date | Festival / event | About |
|---|---|---|
| 2 OctoberSaturday | Gandhi JayantiPublic holiday | Marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, observed with prayer meetings and tributes at Raj Ghat. A gazetted national holiday. |
| 9 OctoberSaturday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami)Public holiday | Marks the end of Navratri and the triumph of good over evil — Lord Rama's victory over Ravana in the north, and the culmination of Durga Puja in the east. A gazetted national holiday. |
| 18 OctoberMonday | Karva Chauth | A one-day fast observed by married women for their husbands' wellbeing, broken after sighting the moon in the evening. |
| 27 OctoberWednesday | Dhanteras | Marks the start of the Diwali festival period, considered an auspicious day to buy gold, silver or new utensils. |
| 29 OctoberFriday | Diwali (Deepavali)Public holiday | The festival of lights, marking the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, celebrated with diyas, fireworks and Lakshmi Puja. A gazetted national holiday. |
| 30 OctoberSaturday | Govardhan Puja | Commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter villagers, observed the day after Diwali. |
| 31 OctoberSunday | Bhai Dooj | Closes the Diwali festival period, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, similar in spirit to Raksha Bandhan. |
October 2027 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What festivals and holidays are there in October 2027?
October 2027 has 7 major dates: Gandhi Jayanti (02 October), Dussehra (Vijayadashami) (09 October), Karva Chauth (18 October), Dhanteras (27 October), Diwali (Deepavali) (29 October), Govardhan Puja (30 October), Bhai Dooj (31 October).
How many public holidays are there in October 2027?
3 of the dates in October 2027 are gazetted national holidays: Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Diwali (Deepavali). Note that individual states and banks can observe additional holidays of their own.
Sources
Dates checked on October 2026 against:
- DoPT — Gazetted Holidays 2027 for Central Government Offices (O.M. F.No. 12/2/2023-JCA, 16 July 2026)
- Drik Panchang — Indian festival calendar 2027
- timeanddate.com — Holidays and Observances in India, 2027
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