Two notable occasions in the coming week
The upcoming week will feature two significant occasions in India, with September 28 marking the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and October 2 commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
September 28, which falls on a Monday, is listed as a reserved holiday on account of Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary. October 2, a Friday, marks Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday observed across the country.
The two occasions fall within the same week, bringing attention to the contributions of two prominent figures in India's freedom struggle.
September 28: Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary
Monday, September 28, will mark the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, one of India's most prominent revolutionary freedom fighters.
The day is listed as a reserved holiday in the holiday calendar. However, a reserved holiday does not necessarily mean that all government offices, schools and other institutions will remain closed.
October 2: Gandhi Jayanti
Friday, October 2, will be observed as Gandhi Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The day is a national holiday in India and is observed to honour Gandhi's contribution to the country's freedom movement and his philosophy of non-violence.
Government offices, banks and educational institutions generally remain closed on Gandhi Jayanti, subject to applicable rules and exemptions.
Holiday calendar for the coming week
With both occasions falling within the same week, residents can look forward to two significant dates on the calendar.
While September 28 is listed as a reserved holiday for Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary, October 2 is a national holiday for Gandhi Jayanti.
People are advised to check the official holiday schedules of their respective institutions to confirm whether September 28 will be observed as a day off.