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Delhi Schools Closed September 11 Ahead Of BRICS Summit
Schools in Delhi will have a holiday on September 11.
The holiday is being observed because the BRICS Summit is taking place soon after.
The summit is planned for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi.
Government schools, aided schools, and recognised private schools are included.
Offices under the Directorate of Education will also be closed.
Officials have issued a circular announcing the holiday.
Preparations for the summit are taking place across the capital.
Hotel prices in Delhi and the nearby NCR have reportedly increased because of the event.
India’s BRICS chairship is focusing on technology, learning, and cooperation among member countries.
Delhi schools will remain closed on September 11 because of the BRICS Summit.
The holiday covers government, government-aided, and recognised private schools.
All offices under the Directorate of Education will also observe the holiday.
The BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi.
India’s 2026 BRICS chairship is focused on innovation, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.
- Who
- Schools and offices under Delhi’s Directorate of Education.
- What
- A holiday has been declared for September 11.
- Where
- Delhi and New Delhi.
- When
- September 11, ahead of the summit scheduled for September 12 and 13.
- Why
- The closure is connected to the BRICS Summit.
Key facts
- School holiday
- September 11
- Summit dates
- September 12 and 13
- Summit location
- New Delhi
- Schools covered
- Government, government-aided, and unaided recognised private schools
- Other closures
- Offices under the Directorate of Education
- India’s BRICS chairship focus
- Innovation, knowledge sharing, mentorship, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence
- Reported event impact
- Hotel tariffs have risen across Delhi and the National Capital Region
Quotes
General Administration Department, Government of NCT Delhi
Delhi government department issuing the holiday order
“All offices and schools under the Directorate of Education (including government aided and unaided recognised private school) shall observe holiday on September 11.”
NDTV
Sources
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