Maharshi Valmiki's Jayanti
Regional public holiday in India
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 October | Monday | Regional |
| 2027 | 15 October | Friday | Regional |
Where it applies
Chandigarh (Chandīgarh), Himachal Pradesh (Himāchal Pradesh), Haryana (Haryāna), Punjab, Uttarakhand (Uttarākhand).
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in India it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in New Delhi around 26 October: high 31°C (88°F), low 17°C (62°F), rain on 4% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around New Delhi. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 26 October in New Delhi: (MET Norway)
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