Closure of Central Government Offices in Delhi/New Delhi on 11 September 2026 – BRICS Leaders’ Summit

📄 Summary of the Office Memorandum

• Issuing Authority: Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training (Pers. Policy – JCA Section).
• Reference: No.12/7/2023‑JCA, dated 3rd September 2026, from GPOA‑3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.
• Subject: Closing of Central Government Offices located in Delhi/New Delhi on 11.09.2026 on the occasion of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Delhi.

🏛️ Key Points

• The BRICS Business Forum and 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit will be held from 11–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The Summit will be attended by leaders from around thirty BRICS member and partner countries, along with heads of international organizations and business representatives.
• Due to the magnitude of the event and logistical arrangements, all Central Government offices in Delhi/New Delhi will remain closed on Friday, 11th September 2026.
• 12th and 13th September 2026 are Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
• The memorandum instructs that this information be brought to the notice of all concerned.

🖋️ Signed by

Amit Pankaj, Director (JCA).

📬 Circulation

Sent to all Ministries/Departments, constitutional bodies (UPSC, CVC, C&AG, etc.), major commissions, courts, secretariats, Delhi Government, Press Information Bureau, NIC (for website upload), and Hindi Section (for translation).