Delhi Government Declares Holiday on 16 November for Chhath Puja, Will Banks also remain closed?

The Delhi Government has declared November 16, 2026 (Monday), as a public holiday on account of Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja). The holiday will be applicable to all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

The General Administration Department (GAD), Government of NCT of Delhi, issued an official notification in this regard on November 9, 2026. According to the notification, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has approved the declaration of November 16 as a holiday for Chhath Puja, which is also known as Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi.

Holiday Applicable to Government Offices and PSUs

As per the official order, the holiday will apply to the following establishments under the Delhi Government:

• All Government Offices
• Autonomous Bodies
• Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

The notification has been issued by the General Administration Department, Coordination Branch, Delhi Secretariat, I.P. Estate, New Delhi. The order was issued by the authority of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and signed by Pradeep Tayal, Joint Secretary (GAD).

Is holiday also for Banks?

The Government has declared a holiday for Delhi Government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs. It does not explicitly mention bank branches. The holiday has not been declared under NI Act, so Banks will remain open in Delhi.

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