New Delhi: The Delhi government has declared a public holiday on Monday, November 16, 2026, on the occasion of Chhath Mahaparv. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, all Delhi government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings (PSUs) will remain closed on the day. The government’s decision will provide convenience to lakhs of Chhath observers and devotees living in the capital for prayers and other religious rituals on the final day of the festival.
Chhath Puja is a major festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The four-day festival will begin on November 13 with Nahay-Khay. This will be followed by Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and the conclusion of the festival on November 16 with Usha Arghya. During this period, observers keep a rigorous fast and worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had already announced a public holiday on November 16 during a review meeting with officials. She had also directed officials to ensure cleanliness, drinking water, lighting, security and necessary facilities for women at Chhath ghats. This year, more than 1,400 Chhath ghats are planned to be prepared in the capital.
Under the General Administration Department notification, the holiday will apply to government offices, autonomous institutions and public undertakings. For other institutions and private offices, the holiday status will depend on their own rules and orders.
Hashtags: #DelhiState #Delhi #November #PublicHoliday #Chhath #ChhathPuja #Declared #Government #Mahaparv #ChhathGhats
