The Supreme Court has announced that September 11, 2026, will be a holiday for the Court and its office because of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Central Government offices in Delhi will also be closed that day. The Court will be closed on September 12, which is a Saturday. To make up for this, November 28, 2026, will be a working Saturday for the Supreme Court as India gets ready for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Why Is September 11 Holiday?The Supreme Court’s decision is linked to the extensive security, traffic and logistical arrangements being made for the BRICS Summit in Delhi. The Court’s Full Court approved September 11 as a holiday for both the Supreme Court and its Registry. The Registry will also observe a holiday on September 12, while November 28 will be used as a compensatory working day.September 11, 2026, will be a holiday for the Supreme Court.The Court’s Registry will also remain closed on September 11.September 12 will be a holiday for the Registry.November 28 will be a full working Saturday.The change is connected to BRICS Summit arrangements in Delhi.BRICS Summit Drives ClosureOn September 3, the Department of Personnel and Training announced that government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will be closed on September 11. This is due to the large BRICS Business Forum and Leaders’ Summit happening soon. The summit is set for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, and it celebrates 20 years of BRICS. Also Read: India-China Relations Thaw Could Redefine BRICS and Global GeopoliticsNovember 28 Becomes Working DayThe Supreme Court has released its holiday plan. The Court will work on November 28, 2026, to make up for a day off. Registry offices will be open until 5 PM that Saturday. This is especially important for lawyers and anyone involved with court work. Be sure to follow the new schedule if you have hearings or filings. Key HighlightsSupreme Court holiday declared for September 11.Registry will also remain closed on September 12.November 28, 2026, will be a full working Saturday.Decision follows the DoPT’s Delhi office closure order.BRICS Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for September 12–13.The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.Court Schedule AdjustedThe new calendar helps the Supreme Court work around the international summit while keeping its schedule with an extra day off. This isn’t a permanent change. The BRICS Summit will bring leaders to New Delhi, and closing government offices will help keep things running smoothly and prevent traffic issues. ConclusionThe Supreme Court has announced a holiday on September 11 for the BRICS Summit in Delhi. The court will be closed on September 12 as well. To adjust for this, November 28 will be a working Saturday. This follows the government’s decision to close offices in Delhi on September 11, so make sure to check the new court schedule. Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge and news-information purposes. Readers should refer to the latest official Supreme Court circular for any further changes to the Court or Registry schedule.
