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Delhi declares Nov 16 holiday for Chhath Puja; schools, offices shut
The Delhi government has declared November 16, 2026, a public holiday for Chhath Puja, also known as Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi. The holiday applies to all government offices, autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Delhi government. The General Administration Department issued the notification on November 9 with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor. The order will be published in the Delhi Gazette, Part IV (Extraordinary).
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