26 October 2026 Holiday: What’s Open and What’s Closed? Check State-Wise Update
Is October 26, 2026, a holiday? Check state-wise school reopening dates, bank closures, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti holidays and government office updates across India.
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated on October 26, 2026. However, schools, banks and government offices closer depends on state government notifications. Some bank branches are scheduled to remain closed in specific locations, including Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, Srinagar and Agartala. Here is a state-wise look at the available school and bank holiday information for October 26, 2026.
October 26 Holiday 2026: State-Wise School Updates
School holidays depend on state education department orders, district-level announcements and individual school calendars. The following table summarises the available updates.
| State or region | School holiday status on October 26 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Expected to reopen |
| West Bengal | Holiday may continue |
| Punjab | Check the official school notice |
| Haryana | Check the official school notice |
| Delhi-NCR | Depends on the school calendar |
| Bihar | Expected to reopen |
| Jharkhand | Expected to reopen |
| Andhra Pradesh | Expected to reopen |
| Telangana | Expected to reopen |
| Kerala | Depends on the school calendar |
| Other states and Union Territories | Check local notifications |
October 26 Bank Holiday 2026: State-Wise List
Bank holidays follow the Reserve Bank of India’s location-specific calendar. On October 26, published October bank-holiday schedules list closures in the following centres.
| State or Union Territory | Banking centre | Reason listed |
| Tripura | Agartala | Lakshmi Puja |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu and Srinagar | Accession Day and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
Will Government Offices Remain Closed on October 26?
There is no single nationwide closure rule for all government offices on October 26. Employees and visitors should check the relevant department’s official notice before assuming that an office will remain closed.
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