This year, the Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti falls on October 26. Students and parents can check the state-wise holiday status (Photo: AI Generated)

Schools in several states and union territories of India will remain closed on Monday, October 26, on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. According to the official list of holidays, various states, including Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, have October 26 registered as a holiday for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.

Meanwhile, in many states, the occasion is listed as an optional holiday.…