New Delhi, Delhi · January 16 to 24, 2027
New Delhi World Book Fair
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New Delhi World Book Fair
When is New Delhi World Book Fair 2027?
New Delhi World Book Fair 2027 runs January 16 to 24, 2027.
2027January 16 to 24, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: National Book Trust announces the dates each year for a nine-day fair in January or February.
See every event in January 2027
Source: nbtindia.gov.in
New Delhi World Book Fair schedule
- January 16 to 24, 2027: The 54th New Delhi World Book Fair runs for nine days in Halls 2 to 6 of Bharat Mandapam.
- January 18 and 19, 2027: The New Delhi Rights Table offers business matchmaking for publishers trading translation and other rights in English, Hindi and other Indian languages.
- Daily: Lekhak Manch hosts author dialogues, panels and book launches. A Theme Pavilion designed by the National Institute of Design shows the fair's theme.
Source: nbtindia.gov.in
Getting to New Delhi World Book Fair
- The 2027 fair is housed across five halls at Bharat Mandapam, which the organizer describes as centrally located in New Delhi.
Source: nbtindia.gov.in
Tickets and cost
In 2025, entry was free for children in school uniforms, senior citizens and differently-abled visitors.
Source: nbtindia.gov.in
History of New Delhi World Book Fair
The organizer's 2027 page says the fair has been held for the past 54 years. It is organized by National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education, with ITPO as co-organizer and venue partner.
Source: nbtindia.gov.in
New Delhi World Book Fair: questions people ask
When is the New Delhi World Book Fair 2027?
The fair is scheduled for 16 to 24 January 2027 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Where is the book fair in Delhi?
It is held in Halls 2 to 6 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
What time does the New Delhi World Book Fair open?
In 2025 it was open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day.
Who organizes the New Delhi World Book Fair?
National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education, runs it. ITPO is the co-organizer and venue partner.
Are books discounted at the New Delhi World Book Fair?
Under National Book Trust rules for the fair, a 10 percent discount on all books is mandatory. Some sellers offer more.
Sources: nbtindia.gov.in, nbtindia.gov.in, sahityapedia.com
About New Delhi World Book Fair
Nine days of books, author talks and publishing deals at Bharat Mandapam, run by India's National Book Trust.
The New Delhi World Book Fair is a major date in the publishing calendar, run by National Book Trust, India. It fills five halls at Bharat Mandapam with publishers, author stages, book launches and children's events. The 2027 fair has a rights table for publishers on January 18 and 19. The catch is that dates move: the fair was in early February in 2025 and mid-January in 2026 and 2027.
Know before you go
- In 2025 the fair was open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day.
- Book discounts are required on books: the National Book Trust rule is at least 10 percent.
- Delhi's international airport (DEL) is the gateway, and Bharat Mandapam is centrally located in New Delhi.
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