British Council Division, British High Commission, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Delhi 110001
Telephone number
Indialibraries@britishcouncil.org

About

Note: Our libraries in Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata have reopened with care. Members can now sit and read, browse and borrow their favourite books from Monday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

Head to the library section if you're interested in our digital library and find out more about our recreational and skill based programmes online.

Have a question? Chat with us, Mon-Sat 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

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Opening hours and holidays

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Public holiday closing dates 2025

Date

Day

Holiday

01-Jan-25

Wednesday

New Year's Day

26-Jan-25

Sunday

Republic Day

14-Mar-25

Friday

Holi  & Dolyatra

31-Mar-25

Monday

Id-ul-Fitr

9-Aug-25

Saturday

Raksha Bandhan

15-Aug-25

Friday

Independence Day

2-Oct-25

Thursday

Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday

20-Oct-25

Monday

Diwali (Deepavali)

5-Nov-25

Wednesday

Guru Nanak's Birthday

25-Dec-25

Thursday

Christmas Day

26-Dec-25

Friday

Boxing Day

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