BRICS Summit: Delhi schools and government offices to observe holiday on September 11

Source: India Today | Original Published At: 2026-09-07 05:21:59 UTC

Key Points

• The Directorate of Education, Delhi, declared Friday, September 11, 2026, as a holiday for all offices and schools under its authority.
• The holiday covers government-aided and unaided recognized private schools under the Directorate.
• The decision was issued following a communication from the General Administration Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, and approved by the Director of Education.
• The holiday was declared in view of the BRICS Summit and related arrangements.
• The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13, 2026.
• The summit is expected to bring together leaders from around 30 BRICS member and partner countries, heads of international organizations, and business representatives.