The National Capital Territory of Delhi comes to a complete standstill on Monday, November 16, 2026, as the government slams the brakes on routine administration for the sacred festival of Chhath Puja.
In an official directive stamped by the General Administration Department following clearance from the Lieutenant Governor, every single government office, autonomous body, and public sector undertaking across Delhi will pull down its shutters for the day.
Millions of devotees across the capital can now step away from desks and files to witness the sun sink and rise over more than 1,400 sprawling river ghats, transforming the banks into a glowing sea of faith and devotion.
News Edit KV Raman
