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Delhi Offices to Close September 11 During BRICS Summit
Government offices in Delhi will be closed on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The Delhi government has also declared that day a public holiday for its offices, related bodies and public sector companies.
The closures are connected to a large BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
The BRICS Business Forum and Leaders’ Summit will take place from September 11 to 13.
The main venue will be Bharat Mandapam.
Leaders from about 30 countries and other important guests are expected to attend.
Extra security and traffic controls will be needed during the event.
Closing offices is intended to make these arrangements easier and reduce problems for people traveling in Delhi.
The following two days are already Saturday and Sunday.
Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will close on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Delhi government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings will also observe a public holiday that day.
The closures coincide with the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit and BRICS Business Forum, scheduled for September 11–13 at Bharat Mandapam.
Leaders from about 30 BRICS member and partner countries, international organization heads and business representatives are expected to attend.
Authorities cited extensive security, traffic and logistical arrangements, as well as the aim of reducing public inconvenience.
- Who
- The Delhi government, central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi, and attendees from about 30 BRICS member and partner countries.
- What
- Government offices will close or observe a public holiday on September 11, 2026, during the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
- Where
- Delhi and New Delhi; the summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam.
- When
- The office closure and holiday are on Friday, September 11, 2026; the summit is scheduled for September 11–13, 2026.
- Why
- To support the summit’s security, traffic and logistical arrangements and minimize inconvenience to the public.
Key facts
- Central office closure
- Central government offices located in Delhi and New Delhi will be closed on September 11, 2026.
- Delhi public holiday
- The Delhi government declared a holiday for its government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings.
- Event
- The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit and BRICS Business Forum
- Event dates
- September 11–13, 2026
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Expected attendees
- Leaders from about 30 BRICS member and partner countries, heads of international organizations and business representatives
- Issuing authorities
- The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and the Delhi government’s General Administration Department
- Additional arrangements
- Extensive security, traffic management and logistical arrangements are expected across Delhi.
Quotes
Official memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Government order explaining the expected participation in the BRICS Summit
“Recognising the magnitude of this event, the substantial logistical arrangements involved, and to minimise inconvenience to the general public, it has been decided to keep the Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi closed on Friday, the 11th of September 2026 (12th and 13th of September 2026 being Saturday and Sunday respectively)”
wionews.com
“The Summit will be attended by leaders from about thirty BRICS members and partner countries, Heads of International Organizations and business representatives from BRICS nations including India.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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