Schools in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh are listed closed on October 26. Holiday observance varies elsewhere, making confirmation from individual schools essential.
Schools in some states and Union Territories may remain closed on Monday, October 26, for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.The holiday will not be the same across India. The National Portal of India lists October 26 as a holiday in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh.In some other states, Valmiki Jayanti is listed as a restricted or optional holiday.
Some states have holidays for other local festivals on the same day.Private schools and schools affiliated with CBSE and ICSE may follow their own holiday calendars. Students and parents should check with their schools before making plans.
STATE-WISE HOLIDAY STATUSSchools will remain closed in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh, according to the listed holiday calendar.Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Uttar Pradesh and Lakshadweep list the day as a restricted or optional holiday. No holiday has been confirmed for October 26 in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.In Manipur, October 26 is a holiday for Mera Houchongba.
Tripura has a holiday for Laxmi Puja.The holiday status can also depend on local rules and individual schools.WHY IS VALMIKI JAYANTI CELEBRATED?Valmiki Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki. He is traditionally known as the author of the Ramayana.He is also called Adi Kavi, which means the first poet in Sanskrit literature.The day is observed with prayers and other events in many places.Students and parents should check their school's notice board, messages or official circulars for the latest update about the October 26 holiday.- Ends