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Before you step out in white kurtas and already-regrettable footwear, here’s a quick heads-up ahead of everybody's favourite holiday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued an advisory announcing a delayed start to metro services on Holi, March 4, 2026.
Trains on all lines will begin operations at 2.30pm from their respective terminal stations. Yes, all routes – that includes the Delhi Airport Metro Express (Airport Express Line) and the Noida Metro Rail Corporation’s Aqua Line. After 2.30pm, services are expected to run as per their usual frequency for the rest of the day.
The late start follows the Metro’s annual Holi protocol. Every year, morning services are either suspended or pushed back to ensure safety across the network and allow operational staff to participate in the festivities, while security arrangements remain in place. For real-time updates, commuters can keep an eye on DMRC’s official social media handles.
As for road travel, traffic is likely to be lighter than usual through the morning, though standard security barricading can be expected around sensitive zones, including diplomatic areas, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Connaught Place.