Public Holiday: Schools, Banks, and Government Offices to Remain Closed on February 5—Know the Reason
Indiaemploymentnews February 04, 2025 07:39 PM

A public holiday has been declared on February 5 due to the Delhi Assembly elections. As voting takes place across the capital, various establishments, including government offices, schools, and banks, will remain closed. Meanwhile, essential services will continue to operate as usual. Read on to find out what will remain open and what will be shut on election day.

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: What’s Open and What’s Closed?

With just two days left until the Delhi Assembly elections, preparations are in full swing. The voting is scheduled for February 5, and results will be declared on February 8. Since polling will take place in a single phase, many residents are curious about which services will be available on the voting day.

What Will Remain Open?

To facilitate smooth voting, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that metro services will start at 4 AM on all routes. Trains will run at 30-minute intervals until 6 AM, after which normal operations will resume.

Additionally, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will deploy extra buses on 35 routes from 4 AM to ensure that voters and election officials can reach their designated polling centers conveniently.

Essential services such as hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, and food outlets will remain operational, ensuring no disruption to daily necessities.

What Will Be Closed?

According to the Election Commission's orders:

  • Liquor shops across Delhi will be closed from 6 PM on February 3 until 6 PM on February 5 to maintain law and order.
  • Schools and colleges will remain shut as many polling stations have been set up in educational institutions.
  • Banks and government offices will also be closed to allow employees to participate in the voting process.
  • Cinemas and theaters will be shut during polling hours to encourage voter turnout.

With these measures in place, authorities aim to ensure smooth and fair elections while enabling citizens to cast their votes without any inconvenience.

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