Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 2025; What’s closed and what’s open in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on October 7

As per a news report by Times of India (TOI), the Delhi government has declared a public holiday for all its offices on October 7, 2025, to commemorate Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, honouring the revered sage who authored the epic Ramayana and stands as a beacon of equality, justice, and humanity in Indian culture. The day will be marked by a series of programs, and tribute meetings across the capital. On October 7, India will commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, revered as the Adikavi (first poet) of Indian literature and the illustrious author of the Ramayana . In observance of Valmiki Jayanti, the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi have declared Tuesday a public holiday, leading to widespread closures across government offices, educational institutions, and