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Delhi schools and offices to observe holiday on Sept 11 for BRICS summit
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:22 AM
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The government has announced a one‑day holiday on September 11 for all schools and offices in Delhi to accommodate the upcoming BRICS summit.
Delhi will observe a full‑day holiday on September 11, as the central government ordered the closure of schools and offices across the National Capital Territory. The decision comes in preparation for the BRICS summit, which is scheduled to be hosted in the city later in the month.
Officials said the holiday aims to facilitate security arrangements and smooth logistics for the gathering of leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. By suspending regular academic and administrative activities, authorities hope to minimise disruption and ensure a safe environment for delegates and participants.
The announcement was made through official channels on Monday, and the closure will affect both public and private institutions. Parents, students and employees have been advised to plan accordingly, as transport services are expected to operate on a reduced schedule.
The BRICS summit, a key diplomatic event for India, will see heads of state discuss cooperation on trade, technology and climate. The holiday underscores the government's emphasis on providing the necessary support for the high‑profile meeting.
Officials said the holiday aims to facilitate security arrangements and smooth logistics for the gathering of leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. By suspending regular academic and administrative activities, authorities hope to minimise disruption and ensure a safe environment for delegates and participants.
The announcement was made through official channels on Monday, and the closure will affect both public and private institutions. Parents, students and employees have been advised to plan accordingly, as transport services are expected to operate on a reduced schedule.
The BRICS summit, a key diplomatic event for India, will see heads of state discuss cooperation on trade, technology and climate. The holiday underscores the government's emphasis on providing the necessary support for the high‑profile meeting.