There is a public holiday on 17th October 2024,Thursday on the eve of Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji.

This is a gazzetted holiday approved by Govt. of Punjab and printed in the official letter of List of Holidays 2024 of Punjab Government.

A Special Day for Punjab: Valmiki Jayanti

Every year, Punjab celebrates a special day called Valmiki Jayanti. It’s a day to remember a very wise and important person named Valmiki. He wrote a famous story called the Ramayana, which is like a big, exciting adventure.

People in Punjab decorate their homes and temples with flowers and lights. They sing special songs and pray to Valmiki. It’s a time for everyone to come together and remember Valmiki’s teachings.

Valmiki Jayanti is a way for Punjab to celebrate its history and culture. It’s a reminder of the important people who have shaped the state and its traditions.