On Friday, September 11, 2026, central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will be closed. This closure coincides with the hosting of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in the national capital. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss various global issues.
Public Grievances and Pensions, the decision has been taken in view of the scale of the summit, the extensive logistical arrangements involved and the need to minimise inconvenience to the public, according to an official memorandum issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Personnel.
Earlier reporting noted: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions issued an official memorandum on Thursday, saying the decision was taken considering the magnitude of the event, substantial logistical arrangements involved and the need to minimise inconvenience to the general public. The ministry has directed that the decision be communicated to all concerned. Earlier reporting noted: Central govt offices in Delhi to remain closed on September 11 for BRICS Summit Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will remain closed on September 11, 2026, in view of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit being hosted in the national capital. Earlier reporting noted: The Delhi government had earlier also declared September 11 a holiday for all government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the Delhi government.
The official order states that Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi will remain closed on September 11, recognising the “magnitude of this event” and the substantial logistical arrangements required to host it. India’s BRICS Chairship this year is being guided by the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The theme reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a people-centric approach rooted in the spirit of “Humanity First”.
