Schools Closed: Schools in Delhi to remain closed on these dates due to the BRICS Summit; Directorate of Education issues circular..

The BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12 and 13. Preparations for the event are in full swing across the capital. In light of this, the Directorate of Education, Delhi, has issued a circular declaring a holiday for schools on September 11. Additionally, since many schools observe a holiday on the second Saturday, students will effectively have a break extending from September 11 through Sunday, September 13.

**Rule applicable to all government and private schools**
According to Vikas Kalia, Additional Director at the Directorate of Education, all offices and schools under the Directorate—including government-aided and unaided recognized private schools—will remain closed on September 11, 2026.

**What is the BRICS Summit, and why are schools closing?**
BRICS is a significant global organization comprising the world's major emerging economies. The BRICS Summit is an annual event where top leaders (Presidents and Prime Ministers) from member nations engage in discussions and strategic cooperation on critical issues such as the global economy, trade, security, technology, and climate change.

While BRICS originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, its scope has since expanded. It now also includes countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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