The OPD at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital (JNMCH), AMU, will stay closed on Monday, 9 November 2026, for Deepawali. Patients who need routine consultation should plan to visit on another working day, but the Emergency and Trauma Centre, Blood Bank, Dialysis Unit and other essential services will run as usual.
The notice was issued by the Office of the Medical Superintendent, JNMCH, on 7 November 2026.
What is closed and what stays open
Closed on 9 November: the Outpatient Department (OPD), where most patients come for routine check-ups, follow-ups and new registrations.
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Open as usual:
- Emergency and Trauma Centre
- Central Investigation Laboratory (Lab 01)
- Emergency Drug Store
- Blood Bank
- Dialysis Unit
- Central Sterilization Unit
- Central Gas Plant
- Kitchen, Maintenance and Security sections
The Medical Superintendent has asked all in-charges to keep staff on duty as per the roster, so that patient care, cleanliness and security are not affected during the holiday.
What patients should do
- If you had an OPD date on 9 November, go on the next working day instead. Carry your old OPD card and reports.
- For accidents, chest pain, breathing trouble, burns or any serious problem, go straight to the Emergency and Trauma Centre. It does not close on holidays.
- Dialysis patients can keep their scheduled sessions, since the Dialysis Unit is listed among essential services.
- Blood requirements can be handled at the Blood Bank on the day.
Diwali week also brings more burn injuries from crackers every year. Keep a bucket of water nearby, keep children at a safe distance, and do not apply toothpaste or ice to burns; cool the area under running water and reach the emergency if the burn is large or deep.
For other hospitals in the city, see our guide to hospitals in Aligarh. You can also read our report on the High Court order on JNMC nurses’ service demands.
Official notice: AMU Public Relations Office.
Frequently asked questions
Is JNMC OPD open on 9 November 2026?
No. The JNMC Hospital OPD is closed on Monday, 9 November 2026, on account of Deepawali.
Is JNMC emergency open on Diwali?
Yes. The Emergency and Trauma Centre stays open, along with the Blood Bank, Dialysis Unit, emergency lab and drug store.
When will JNMC OPD reopen?
The OPD will run again on the next working day after the holiday, as per its normal schedule.
Will dialysis continue at JNMC on 9 November?
Yes. The Dialysis Unit is among the essential services that will remain operational.
