Delhi Metro timings alert on Holi 2025: The Delhi Metro is an important transport system for thousands of people in the Delhi-NCR. Since Holi is a major festival in India, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced changes in metro services for the day to ensure safety and smooth operations.
DMRC has shared an official update on Delhi Metro timing on Holi 2025. As per their announcement, metro services on all lines, including the Airport Express Line, will not run in the morning and will restart at 2:30 PM IST on March 14, 2025. Until this time, no metro trains will be available for passengers.
On normal days, Delhi Metro services run between 5:00 AM and 11:30 PM, helping people travel smoothly across the city. But on big festivals like Holi, metro timings are adjusted for public safety and operational reasons.
The Delhi Metro system covers about 395 kilometres with 289 stations, making it one of the largest metro networks in India. Stopping metro services for a few hours during Holi is a usual practice to manage crowds and prevent any problems during the celebrations.
As per DMRC＊s announcement, metro services will start again at 2:30 PM from all terminal stations on every metro line, including the Airport Express Line. After this, metro trains will follow their regular schedule for the rest of the day.
DMRC shared on social media: ※Metro train services to start at 2:30 PM on Holi. On the day of the Holi festival, i.e., March 14, 2025 (Friday), Metro services will NOT be available till 2:30 PM on all Lines of the Delhi Metro, including the Airport Express Line.§
Once services restart, trains will run at normal intervals, ensuring easy travel for passengers after the festival celebrations.
Since Delhi Metro services will not be available in the morning, passengers should plan their journeys in advance. People who usually depend on the metro for travel should look for other transport options until services resume in the afternoon.
Holi is a lively and joyful festival, and stopping metro services for a few hours helps in keeping public order and ensuring a smooth travel experience once trains start running again.
If you plan to travel on March 14, 2025, remember that Delhi Metro services will start only at 2:30 PM. Until then, no trains will run on any metro line. After 2:30 PM, metro services will operate as usual, making it easy for passengers to travel across the city.
Not just in Delhi other states such as Mumbai, and Kolkata also revised the timings of Metro services. Check the details here:
The Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, which links Belapur to Taloja via Kharghar, will have a revised schedule for Holi. Trains will not operate in the morning and will restart from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, running every 15 minutes, according to the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO).
This metro route is an essential transport option for office workers and daily travellers due to its cost-effectiveness and reliability. Commuters who rely on this service are advised to check CIDCO＊s updates and consider other travel options if needed.
On Holi, Kolkata Metro will run a reduced number of services. The Dakshineswar-New Garia (North-South) line will operate 60 services (30 in each direction) from 2:30 PM onwards, much fewer than the usual 262.
The Esplanade-Howrah Maidan (East-West) route will provide 42 services (21 each way) from 3:00 PM, significantly lower than the normal 130 services. Likewise, the Sealdah-Sector 5 (East-West) corridor will run only 22 services (11 in each direction) from 3:00 PM, compared to 106 on a regular weekday.
Since public transport in Kolkata is generally unavailable in the morning on Holi, metro officials have advised passengers to plan their journeys accordingly.
For the latest updates, follow DMRC＊s official announcements to avoid any inconvenience. Wishing you a happy and safe Holi!
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