- Delhi Lieutenant Governor declares November 16 a holiday in all government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings on account of Chhath Puja.
New Delhi. : The Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has declared Monday, November 16, 2026, a public holiday on account of Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi, popularly known as Chhath Puja.
The notification was issued by the General Administration Department (Coordination Branch), Delhi Secretariat, on November 9, 2026, by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
According to the notification, the holiday will be observed in all Government of NCT of Delhi offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the Delhi Government.
Delhi Government Holiday on November 16: Key Details
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Particulars |
Details |
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Occasion |
Chhath Puja |
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Also known as |
Pratihar Shashthi / Surya Shashthi |
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Holiday date |
November 16, 2026 |
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Day |
Monday |
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Issuing authority |
General Administration Department, Delhi Government |
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Approval |
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi |
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Applicable to |
Delhi Government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs |
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Notification date |
November 9, 2026 |
Which Offices Will Remain Closed?
As per the notification, the holiday applies to:
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All Government of NCT of Delhi offices.
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Autonomous bodies under the Delhi Government.
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Public sector undertakings under the Delhi Government.
The notification specifically covers these establishments. It does not separately specify the holiday status of private offices, schools, colleges or institutions under other administrative authorities.
Delhi Chhath Puja Holiday Notification 2026
The notification was issued by the General Administration Department (Coordination Branch), Delhi Secretariat, New Delhi, under File No. 53/876/GAD/CN/2026/6376-6418, dated November 9, 2026.
The holiday has been declared on account of Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja).
Employees and concerned departments should follow the official notification for its implementation.
FAQs
1. Has the Delhi Government declared a holiday for Chhath Puja 2026?
Yes. The Delhi Government has declared November 16, 2026, a holiday on account of Chhath Puja.
2. When is the Chhath Puja holiday in Delhi in 2026?
The holiday will be observed on Monday, November 16, 2026.
3. Which Delhi offices will remain closed?
All Delhi Government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the Government of NCT of Delhi are covered by the notification.
4. Who issued the Delhi Chhath Puja holiday notification?
The General Administration Department (Coordination Branch) issued the notification by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
5. Is November 16 a holiday for private offices in Delhi?
The notification specifically covers Delhi Government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings. It does not separately declare a holiday for private offices.
6. What is another name for Chhath Puja mentioned in the notification?
The notification refers to the occasion as Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja).
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