Government hospitals in Haldwani will suspend outpatient department services on Friday, 2 October 2026. The change coincides with the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Patients requiring urgent medical attention will still be able to access emergency care at Base Hospital and Women’s Hospital. The arrangement means routine outpatient consultations will not be available at government facilities on Friday.
OPD schedule for the coming days
Dr Arun Joshi, medical superintendent of STH, said outpatient services would run for half a day on Saturday. Regular full-day OPD services are scheduled to restart on Monday.
Patients planning non-urgent consultations may therefore need to adjust their visits according to the revised schedule. Emergency services at the 2 hospitals will continue on Friday.
Conclusion
Haldwani’s government hospitals will keep emergency care available on Friday while routine OPD services remain closed, with a half-day schedule on Saturday and normal operations from Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will OPD services operate in Haldwani government hospitals on Friday?
No. Outpatient departments will remain closed on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Q. Why are the OPDs closed on 2 October?
The closure is linked to the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Q. Where will emergency services be available?
Emergency services will operate at Base Hospital and Women’s Hospital.
Q. Will STH have OPD services on Saturday?
Yes. STH will provide outpatient services for half a day on Saturday.
Q. When will full-day OPD services resume?
Full-day outpatient services will restart on Monday.
