11 September Holiday in Delhi: Govt Offices to Remain Closed; Know What About Schools and Colleges

New Delhi

oi-Ashish Rana

Published: Friday, September 4, 2026, 19:07 [IST]

The government offices across Delhi will get an day off on Friday, 11 September 2026. The holiday has been announced by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi for central government, state government offices in Delhi and New Delhi as autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings.

What Is the September 11 Holiday For?

This decision has come just before the BRICS summit, which is going to have large number of foreign leaders, officials and other delegates to New Delhi.

The Centre said the scale of the event, extensive logistical preparations and the need to reduce inconvenience to the public were among the reasons behind the closure of central government offices. The Delhi government has issued a separate order covering its offices and associated establishments.

Will Schools and Colleges Remain Closed?

The 11 September notification doesn’t a blanket holiday for school or colleges in Delhi. This means as parents and students should not consider the government-office holiday as school, colleges holiday. Now school, colleges, and universities can check separate instructions if security or traffic arrangements affect their travel.

BRICS Summit Brings Major Security Operation

The BRICS Summit 18th edition will be hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The BRICS summit is expected to host leaders and senior representatives from around 30 BRICS member and partner countries, besides representatives of international organisations and the business community.

11 September Holiday Gives Government Employees a Long Weekend

Now this 11 September holiday will give government employees a long extended weekend with a three-days break. As 12 September fall on second Saturday of the month, while 13 September fall on Sunday.