According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has approved the holiday on the occasion of Chhath Puja. (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: The Delhi government has announced a public holiday on Monday, November 16, on the occasion of Chhath Puja, providing relief to thousands of devotees preparing to celebrate the festival in the national capital.
The decision will allow Chhath devotees, particularly those from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other states living in Delhi, to participate in religious rituals and make necessary preparations without work-related commitments.
According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has approved the holiday on the occasion of Pratihar Shashthi, also known as Surya Shashthi or Chhath Puja. The order will apply to all Delhi government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings.
The notification was issued on November 9 by Pradeep Tayal, Joint Secretary (General Administration), from the Delhi Secretariat at I.P. Estate.
Under Notification No. F. No. 53/876/GAD/CN/2026/6376-6418, the concerned departments and officials have been directed to take the necessary action to implement the decision.
Copies of the order have also been circulated to the Chief Secretary, Chief Minister's Secretariat, Delhi Legislative Assembly, Ministry of Home Affairs and other concerned administrative authorities.
Chhath Puja holds immense religious and cultural significance for millions of devotees living in Delhi. The four-day festival begins with Nahay Khay, followed by Kharna, evening offerings to the setting sun and the final morning Arghya to the rising sun.
During the festival, devotees observe rigorous rituals and pray to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for the health, prosperity and well-being of their families.
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