Holi 2026: Delhi Metro services to begin at 2:30 PM – Check Namo Bharat & Meerut Metro timings

Delhi Metro services on Holi 2026: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revised train timings for Wednesday for the Holi festival. Check Namo Bharat & Meerut Metro timings.

2 min readMar 3, 2026 07:34 PM IST

Holi 2026 Delhi Metro services will commence from 2:30 PM, with revised schedules announced for Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro lines. (Image enhanced with AI)

Delhi Metro services on Holi 2026: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revised train timings for Wednesday for the Holi festival. The train services will remain suspended until 2:30 PM on all lines, including the Airport Express Line (AEL).

In a statement, Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director, Corporate Communications, DMRC said: “On the day of the ‘Holi festival, i.e. 4th March, 2026 (Wednesday), Metro services will NOT be available till 2:30 PM on all Lines of the Delhi Metro including Airport Express Line.

Metro train services will thus start at 2:30 PM from terminal stations on all Lines on 4th March and will continue normally thereafter.”

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Namo Bharat train timings on Holi 2026

On March 4, National Capital Region Transport Corporation said the Namo Bharat train services will remain unavailable until 5:00 PM. The first trains from both terminal stations i.e. Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh, will depart at 5:00 PM. The train covers a distance of 82.15-km journey in under an hour.

Meerut Metro train timing on Holi 2026

Similarly, Meerut Metro will also begin its service at 05:00 PM on March 4 due to Holi festival. With a design speed of 135 kmph and a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph, it is the fastest metro system in the country. The 23-km-long Meerut Metro will have 13 stations and run on the Namo Bharat network in Meerut.

“On the day of the Holi festival, i.e. 04th March 2026 (Wednesday), Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services will not be available till 05:00 PM.

Thus, Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services, will start at 05:00 PM and will be available till 10:00 PM, on 04th March 2026.

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It is also informed hereby that, with a focus on commuter comfort, Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services now run daily (Monday to Sunday) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, even on Sundays,” the NCRTC said in a statement.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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