Are schools closed tomorrow for Valmiki Jayanti 2026?
Schools in several states and Union Territories (UTs) may remain closed on Monday, October 26, on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
However, the holiday status varies across the country, and students should check their respective school calendars before making plans.According to the holiday calendar available on the National Portal of India, October 26 is listed as a holiday in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh.
In some other states and UTs, the occasion is listed as a restricted or optional holiday.Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is not a nationwide compulsory holiday for all educational institutions.
Therefore, private schools, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) schools may follow their respective academic calendars.Valmiki Jayanti 2026: State-wise school holiday list Students and parents can check the status below to find out whether a holiday is listed for their state or Union Territory.State/Union TerritoryHoliday statusAndhra PradeshNo holiday confirmedArunachal PradeshRestricted/optional holidayAssamNo holiday confirmedBiharNo holiday confirmedChhattisgarhNo holiday confirmedGoaNo holiday confirmedGujaratNo holiday confirmedHaryanaHolidayHimachal PradeshHolidayJharkhandNo holiday confirmedKarnatakaNo holiday confirmedKeralaNo holiday confirmedMadhya PradeshHolidayMaharashtraNo holiday confirmedManipurHoliday for Mera HouchongbaMeghalayaNo holiday confirmedMizoramRestricted/optional holidayNagalandNo holiday confirmedOdishaNo holiday confirmedPunjabHolidayRajasthanNo holiday confirmedSikkimNo holiday confirmedTamil NaduNo holiday confirmedTelanganaNo holiday confirmedTripuraHoliday for Laxmi PujaUttar PradeshRestricted/optional holidayUttarakhandNo holiday confirmedWest BengalNo holiday confirmedAndaman and Nicobar IslandsNo holiday confirmedChandigarhHolidayDadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuNo holiday confirmedDelhiHolidayJammu and KashmirNo holiday confirmedLadakhNo holiday confirmedLakshadweepRestricted/optional holidayPuducherryNo holiday confirmed Note: The above information is based on the holiday calendar available on the National Portal of India.
The final decision may vary by school and local administration.
Students and parents should check the latest official circular or contact their school for confirmation.Why is Valmiki Jayanti celebrated?
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, who is traditionally credited with composing the Ramayana.
He is also known as the Adi Kavi, meaning the first poet in Sanskrit literature.The day is observed in his honour, with prayers and other events organised at several places.Students and parents are advised to check their school's official communication channels, including notice boards, messaging groups and circulars, for the latest update on the October 26 holiday.Get the latest Education News and Live updates.
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