Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Delhi Declares September 11 Holiday Ahead of BRICS Summit
Delhi has announced a holiday on September 11 because the BRICS Summit is happening soon.
The holiday applies to Delhi government offices and some other government organizations.
Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will also be closed.
The summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.
Many important leaders from different countries are expected to attend.
Officials are preparing special security and traffic plans for their movements.
Police may change traffic routes on more than 35 roads.
People have been asked to plan trips early and use the metro when possible.
The Delhi government declared September 11 a holiday for its offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings.
Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will also remain closed that day.
The holiday precedes the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.
About 26 heads of state and government are expected, including leaders from Russia, China and Iran.
Delhi Traffic Police identified 22 diversion points and more than 35 roads where traffic may be regulated.
- Who
- The Delhi government, central government offices, Delhi Traffic Police and expected international leaders are involved.
- What
- A September 11 public holiday was announced ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with security and traffic preparations underway.
- When
- The holiday is on September 11; the summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13, followed by the weekend on September 13 and 14 according to the stated Saturday-Sunday sequence.
- Where
- The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with preparations across Delhi and New Delhi.
- Why
- The holiday and preparations are intended to support security, traffic and logistical arrangements connected with the BRICS Summit.
- Holiday date
- September 11
- Summit dates
- September 12 and 13
- Summit venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Government offices affected
- Delhi government offices, autonomous bodies, public sector undertakings and central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi
- Expected attendance
- Around 26 heads of state and government
- Traffic diversion points
- 22 identified points
- Potentially regulated roads
- More than 35 roads