The Economic Times

School holiday tomorrow October 26: Are schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR closed for Valmiki Jayanti? Check state-wise list

School holiday updates for October 26, 2026, vary across India as parents track a developing Bay of Bengal system and local announcements. Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council schools have declared a holiday for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, while Odisha has ordered closures in five districts for October 28 and 29. Here is what families should know about Delhi-NCR and other states.