Valmiki Jayanti 2026 is on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Confirmed

Published by a named source, listed below.

At a glance

Type: Restricted (optional) holiday: offices stay open
Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
Source: Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India: holidays for Central Government offices in 2026 (O.M. 12/2/2023-JCA, 3 July 2025)

Whether offices, banks and schools close depends on the employer or the local authority. The source has the details.

The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana.

Also known as Pargat Diwas.

Date	Source
2026
Monday, 26 October 2026	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays
2027
Friday, 15 October 2027	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays

When is Valmiki Jayanti 2027?

Valmiki Jayanti 2027 is on Friday, 15 October 2027.

Is the Valmiki Jayanti 2026 date confirmed?

Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.

What else falls on Monday, 26 October 2026?

Purnima, Pournami Garuda Seva, October public holiday (Ireland).

Where does the Valmiki Jayanti date come from?

One named source: India: Central Government holidays. Each is linked under Sources.

Can I add Valmiki Jayanti to my calendar?

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