Delhi Schools to Remain Closed on September 11 Due to BRICS Summit
New Delhi, September 6, 2026: The Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, has announced a holiday on September 11, 2026 (Friday) on account of the BRICS Summit.
According to the notification issued by the Directorate of Education, all offices and schools under the Directorate of Education will observe the holiday on September 11.
The holiday will apply to government, government-aided and unaided recognised private schools in Delhi.
Key Details
- Holiday Date: September 11, 2026 (Friday)
- Reason: BRICS Summit
- Issued by: Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Applicable to: Schools and offices under the Directorate of Education
- Government Schools: Holiday
- Government-Aided Schools: Holiday
- Unaided Recognised Private Schools: Holiday
- Authority: General Administration Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Notification referred: No. 53/868/GAD/CN/2026/5235-5277 dated September 3, 2026
Delhi Schools to Observe Holiday
The Directorate of Education issued the communication to all concerned schools and offices for information and compliance.
The order states that all offices and schools under the Directorate of Education, including government-aided and unaided recognised private schools, shall observe a holiday on September 11, 2026.
The decision has been issued with the approval of the Director (Education).
Parents, students and school authorities in Delhi are advised to take note of the holiday and check any additional communication issued by their respective schools regarding academic activities or schedules before and after the holiday.
Why Is September 11 a Holiday?
The holiday has been announced in view of the BRICS Summit being held in the national capital. The General Administration Department of the Delhi Government had issued the relevant notification on September 3, 2026, following which the Directorate of Education circulated the order to schools and offices under its jurisdiction.
The September 11 holiday will therefore apply across the specified categories of schools under the Directorate of Education.
Important Note for Students and Parents
Students and parents should note that the holiday is specifically applicable to the institutions covered by the Directorate of Education order. Schools may issue separate communications regarding examinations, assignments, online classes or other academic activities.
Students are advised to follow official communication from their respective schools for any schedule changes.
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