{"id":47162,"date":"2026-09-10T13:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=47162"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:30:05","slug":"brics-summit-2026-is-delhi-closed-on-september-11-whats-open-whats-shut-and-what-travellers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=47162","title":{"rendered":"BRICS Summit 2026: Is Delhi closed on September 11? What\u2019s open, what\u2019s shut and what travellers need to know |"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Delhi is all set to host one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings of the year which is the 18th BRICS Leaders\u2019 Summit from September 11 to 13. With foreign leaders, senior officials and delegations arriving in the city, Delhi will see increased security, traffic diversions and restrictions.For residents and tourists, the biggest question is: Is September 11 a holiday in Delhi?The answer is Yes.Here\u2019s everything you need to know:A holiday<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Delhi government has declared Friday, September 11, 2026, a holiday for its government offices, and public sector undertakings. The central government offices located in Delhi and New Delhi will also remain closed.The decision has been taken to facilitate the extensive logistical and security arrangements required for the BRICS Summit. September 12 and 13 are Saturday and Sunday, respectively.Are schools also closed on September 11 in Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yes. The holiday also extends to schools under the Delhi Directorate of Education. The order covers government, government-aided and recognised unaided private schools. Offices functioning under the Directorate of Education will also observe the holiday.For families visiting Delhi, this means September 11 could feel like an unusually quiet weekday in some areas.Why is Delhi facing restrictions?<\/span>The summit is centred on Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan. The summit will see participation of world leaders and senior representatives from BRICS member and partner countries. The security will remain high across the country.Delhi Police has prepared an extensive security and traffic plan. More than 35 roads and 22 diversion points are expected to be affected. Some of the important roads mentioned in traffic advisories include:<\/p>\n

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