Central Government Offices in Delhi to Remain Closed on 11 September 2026 for 18th BRICS Summit
🏛️ Central Government Offices in Delhi to Remain Closed on 11 September 2026 for BRICS Summit
The Government of India has announced the closure of Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi on Friday, 11 September 2026, in view of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit being held in the national capital.
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The decision has been taken by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, through an Office Memorandum dated 3 September 2026.
🌍 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi
The BRICS Business Forum and 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit are scheduled to be held from 11 to 13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The Summit is expected to be attended by leaders from around 30 BRICS member and partner countries, along with Heads of International Organisations and business representatives from BRICS nations, including India.
📅 Central Government Offices to Remain Closed
Considering the scale of the event and the extensive logistical arrangements involved, the Government has decided to keep Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi closed on Friday, 11 September 2026.
The following two days, 12 and 13 September 2026, fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The closure is intended, among other things, to minimize inconvenience to the general public during the major international event.
🏢 Offices Covered
The Office Memorandum has been circulated to various Central Government Ministries, Departments and organisations, including constitutional and statutory bodies, Central Government offices and other establishments located in Delhi. The communication also includes the Delhi Government and attached/subordinate offices of the concerned ministries.
📌 Key Point
Central Government offices in Delhi/New Delhi will remain closed on 11 September 2026 (Friday) on the occasion of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
The DoPT has directed that the decision be brought to the notice of all concerned.
Source: Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training, Office Memorandum dated 03.09.2026.