Public Holiday: Big news for common people. The Delhi government has declared Monday, November 16, 2026, a public holiday on account of Chhath Puja. The decision has been announced through an official notification issued by the General Administration Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Government Declared Holiday
According to the notification, all government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings (PSUs) under the Delhi government will remain closed on November 16. The holiday has been declared to allow employees and others to observe the festival of Chhath Puja.
Chhath Puja is an important festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe rituals, offer prayers and make offerings to the setting and rising Sun. The festival is celebrated with particular enthusiasm in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, among other regions.
Delhi Government declares a public holiday on 16th November (Monday) on account of Chhath Puja.
All government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the NCT of Delhi will remain closed on the day, as per a notification issued by the General… pic.twitter.com/bP0JPmUeMw
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People working in Delhi government offices and associated institutions should take note of the revised holiday schedule while planning official work and visits. The public holiday applies to the government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings specified in the notification.