The Centre and Delhi government have declared September 11, 2026, a public holiday for all government offices, autonomous bodies, and PSUs to facilitate the 18th BRICS Summit.
The summit, held at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13, will host leaders from approximately 30 member and partner countries, requiring extensive security and traffic management.
Delhi Police plan to deploy nearly 4,800 personnel to manage traffic diversions across 22 key corridors, as foreign delegations will be accommodated in 10 luxury hotels across the city.