October 7 School Holiday in Delhi and UP for Valmiki Jayanti; J&K Schools Closed Due to Rain

A sizable number of colleges and schools in many states, such as Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, will have holidays on October 7, 2025, as the country celebrates Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. This important festival is being feted with holidays in many places, commemorating the great sage and writer of the epic Ramayana.

Holidays Declared in Multiple States

The Uttar Pradesh and Delhi governments have announced holidays on October 7 for the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki. In Delhi, the Directorate of Education has ensured that all government offices and schools will be closed for holidays, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered statewide holidays.

School Holidays Across India

Besides Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, schools in other states can also celebrate holidays on October 7 based on local customs and traditions. Nevertheless, one should consider that school holidays can differ across places, and different states might have different timetables.

Weather-Related Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir

Schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be shut on October 6 and 7 on account of inclement weather, the same days declared as Valmiki Jayanti holidays in the rest of the nation.

Holidays and Celebrations

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated as a gazetted holiday by various states and union territories by holding processions, cultural activities, and recitation of the Ramayana during holidays. The holiday signifies the attributes of righteousness, wisdom, and devotion found in the life and work of Valmiki.

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