Delhi has declared 11 September 2026 a holiday for government offices and specified public institutions in view of the BRICS Summit and the arrangements connected with the event.
The order covers all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It identifies 11 September 2026 as a Friday.
What the notification covers
The decision appears in a notification issued by the General Administration Department’s Co-ordination Branch at the Delhi Secretariat, I.P. Estate, New Delhi. The document is marked for publication in the Delhi Gazette Part-IV (Extra-ordinary).
The notification states that the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has declared the date a holiday. It does not set out arrangements for institutions or organisations outside the categories listed in the order.
Why the holiday was declared
The stated reason is the BRICS Summit, along with the arrangements connected with it. Separate current coverage has also referred to preparations for the summit in Delhi, including traffic and security measures, but the holiday notification itself does not provide further operational details.
The order is dated 03/09/2026 and was issued by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It carries the signature of Pradeep Tayal, Joint Secretary in the General Administration Department.
What employees should check
Employees of the government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings covered by the Delhi government order should refer to their organisation’s internal communication for implementation details. The notification establishes the holiday for the listed categories but does not provide a separate schedule for every institution.
Conclusion
The Delhi government order makes 11 September 2026 a holiday for covered government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings because of the BRICS Summit and related arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is the Delhi holiday for the BRICS Summit?
The holiday is on 11 September 2026, which falls on a Friday.
Q. Which organisations are covered by the Delhi holiday order?
The order covers all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Q. Why has Delhi declared the holiday?
The notification cites the BRICS Summit and the arrangements connected with it.
Q. Which department issued the notification?
It was issued by the General Administration Department’s Co-ordination Branch.
Q. Is the notification meant for publication in the Delhi Gazette?
Yes. It is marked for publication in the Delhi Gazette Part-IV (Extra-ordinary).
