Republic Day 2026 Travel Advisory: What Delhi Metro Passengers Must Know About Routes, Timings, Fare & Station Closures | Check Details Inside

On Monday (January 26) Republic Day 2026 in Delhi gears up for a day of mega national celebrations. While thousands thronged the main parade along Kartavya Path, along with flag-hoisting events and a plethora of cultural events, public transportation, especially the Delhi Metro, becomes a lifeline for those traveling to the celebrations. Taking note of this, DMRC issued elaborate advisories in order to make travel smooth and safe under increased security cover.

Republic Day 2026: Delhi Metro Travel Advisory

Passengers are advised to plan ahead of time while they travel, due to an increase in security checks that will cover all Metro stations in Delhi. The authorities are asking passengers to plan ahead of time, cooperate and follow instructions at each station during the security checks.

Republic Day 2026: Delhi Metro Timings

Its operating hours begin at 3:00 AM and metro services shall run at intervals of every 15 minutes until 6:00 AM. This early morning service is intended to help dodge the last-minute rush before the republic day parade.

DMRC Offers Free Metro Tickets with Valid Invitations

In a special arrangement to provide facility to Republic Day passengers, the DMRC is allowing complimentary Metro rides to those have official invitations to the parade and other related events. The passengers need to produce proper passes to the DMRC authorities at the entry points.

Republic Day 2026: Delhi Metro Stations Gate Closed

Six metro stations along the parade route will have restricted entry on January 26:

• Central Secretariat: Gates 3 & 4
• Udyog Bhawan: Gate 1
• Lal Quila: Gates 3 & 4
• Jama Masjid: Gates 3 & 4
• Delhi Gate: Gates 1, 4 & 5
• ITO: Gates 3, 4 & 6

Republic Day 2026: Delhi Metro Parking Facility Open or Closed

The parking facilities at metro stations will remain accessible for public parking and this will provide a convenient option for metro riders who need parking facilities nearby.

Traffic Restrictions for Republic Day

Traffic regulations will be in effect from the night of January 25 through January 26. Key restrictions include:

• Kartavya Path closed from 10:00 PM on January 25 until the parade concludes.
• C-Hexagon near India Gate closed from 9:15 AM on January 26.
• Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg traffic regulated from 10:30 AM.
  Commercial vehicles are barred from entering Delhi from 9:00 PM on January 25 until 6:30 PM on January 26.

Suggested Routes for Commuters

• North–South movement: Ring Road via Ashram Chowk, Sarai Kale Khan, IP Flyover, ITO and Mathura Road via Bhairon Marg.
• East–West movement: Ring Road via Bhairon Marg, Moolchand, AIIMS, Dhaula Kuan and Ring Road via Rajghat, Shastri Park, Wazirabad.
• Railway access: New Delhi Station via Paharganj roads and Old Delhi Station via ISBT Kashmere Gate.

Republic Day 2026: Travel Safely

One should also keep an eye on the gap between the platform and the train, kids and valuables, given the increased passenger traffic and security arrangements.

Helplines & Updates

For traffic assistance, you can contact 011-25844444 or 1095 for emergencies involving the police, you can call 112. You can also obtain updates through Delhi Police Traffic’s pages. If you are not a participant or spectator at Republic Day functions, it’s better to avoid central Delhi.