Uttar Pradesh declares October 26 public holiday for Valmiki Jayanti
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The Uttar Pradesh government declared October 26 as a public holiday for Valmiki Jayanti, closing schools and government offices.
- Schools and government offices will remain closed across the state on Monday.
- Banks will remain open despite the declared public holiday.
- The observation is particularly sacred to the Balmiki religious community.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 25% center, 75% right.
How each side framed it
Kannada Rajyothsava mandatory in schools despite Sunday holiday
Yogi government declares public holiday on October 26 in Uttar Pradesh for Valmiki Jayanti
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 4 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First to report: India TV English (); 4 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (3): India TV English, Times Now, Sunday Guardian
Sources
- Yogi government declares public holiday on October 26 in Uttar Pradesh for Valmiki Jayanti — India TV English (right-leaning) ·
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 2026: Check Date, Tithi, Rituals and Significance — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- School Holiday Today, October 26: Are Schools Closed for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti in Delhi, UP, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana and Other States? Check State-Wise Updates — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- Kannada Rajyothsava mandatory in schools despite Sunday holiday — Deccan Herald (center) ·