Diwali 2026: Will Delhi Metro stay open? Check timings, last train and more for pink, blue, magenta, aqua lines | Today’s news
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has released new timetables that will be valid only for Diwali 2026. While metro services will start an hour earlier on three lines, the last train will leave at 10 pm, an hour earlier than the usual 11 pm. Metro trains for the Pink Line, Magenta Line and Gray Line will start at 6 am from the scheduled terminus stations, as per an NDTV report.
Delhi Metro Timings for Diwali 2026
Meanwhile, services starting as early as 6 am will be available on Pink Line (Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar), Magenta Line (Botanical Garden-Krishna Park Extension and Majlis Park-Deepali Chowk) and Gray Line (Dwarka-Kakrola-Dhansa Bus Stand).
“On the occasion of Diwali i.e. November 8, 2026 (Sunday), Metro train services on Pink Line (Majlis Park-Majlis Park/Shiv Vihar), Magenta Line (Botanical Garden – Krishna Park Ext. & Majlis Park – Deepali Chowk) and Gray Line (Dwarka Kakrola) which normally will be at Dwarka Kakrola – Dhansacom stop will start one hour earlier at 6:00 AM from the terminus stations Further, in view of Diwali evening celebrations, the last metro service will start at 22:00 from the terminus stations of all metro lines, including the Airport Express line, instead of the usual departure time of the last train at 23:00,” the official and the media advised passengers to plan their journeys for further updates on social media. from DMRC.
Aqua Line’s timing is changing
On Aqua Line (Noida Sector 51 to Depot Station), trains will start at 8:00 AM and run till 10:00 PM.
When is the last train?
The last metro for all lines including the Airport Express Line will depart at 11pm from the respective terminals.
For Aqua Line, the last train for the journey departs at 10pm on Diwali. It will start from the usual Sector 51 and Depot stations, an hour and 25 minutes earlier than the regular schedule of 11.25pm.
Passengers are requested to plan their journeys according to the timetable. We recommend always checking the official website and social media of the metro authorities before you go.
Except for Díválí, on Sunday, November 8, metro train services will run as usual according to the previous timetable. On weekdays, services begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, the metro will start operating at 8 am.
