Delhi Schools and Colleges Closed Today: What’s Open and What’s Shut for BRICS Summit?

All Delhi schools are shut today, Friday, September 11, under a Directorate of Education order issued ahead of the BRICS Summit. The closure covers government, aided and recognised private schools. Central and Delhi government offices are also closed today, alongside traffic curbs across New Delhi’s core. Parents should check transport and exam messages from schools.

The DoE circular, dated September 5, states: “All offices and schools under the directorate of education (including government aided and unaided recognised private schools) shall observe holiday on September 11, 2026,” signed by Additional Director of Education Vikas Kalia. Recognised unaided private schools therefore fall under today’s closure.

Are private schools and colleges closed in Delhi today?

Yes, recognised private schools are covered by the DoE order. The University of Delhi has notified closure of all offices, faculties and colleges for September 11. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has declared a holiday and rescheduled several examinations. Jawaharlal Nehru University has also posted a holiday circular. Check your institution’s website for college-level advisories.

What’s open vs closed today in Delhi

Exams, reschedules and how to travel

GGSIPU has rescheduled several September 11 exams; check revised datesheets. NIELIT has shifted Delhi centre tests. Banks remain open; Metro runs normally, though the Delhi Metro Museum is closed through Sunday. Courts are shut today, and Saturday too. Expect diversions at 22 points across 35 plus roads; start early or use Metro.

Parent checklist and school communication

Confirm your child’s holiday on the school ERP or WhatsApp group. If an exam was scheduled, look for a formal reschedule notice before planning. Allow extra travel time for coaching or tests; carry an identity card for checkpoints. Follow Delhi Traffic Police advisories for route updates and emergency guidance.

Today’s closure is limited to September 11. Universities and boards will publish any fresh exam dates separately, so track official sites. With traffic controls near Bharat Mandapam and Lutyens’ corridors, plan essential trips, prefer Metro, and monitor advisories. Keep children engaged at home and watch for new messages from schools or colleges.