The Government of Bihar has announced paid public holidays on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in connection with the General Elections to the Bihar Legislative Assembly, 2025.
The decision, notified under No. 3/H0-01/2023-19483/SA, aligns with Press Note No. ECI/PN/316/2025 dated 06.10.2025 issued by the Election Commission of India, which scheduled the polling to take place in two phases across various constituencies in the state.
🗳️ Legal Basis
The notification has been issued in accordance with:
- Section 135(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, mandating paid holidays for employees on polling days.
- Explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, enabling the declaration of election days as public holidays.
This ensures all eligible employees are able to exercise their right to vote in the state assembly elections.
📅 Polling Schedule
Phase 1 – Thursday, 06 November 2025
Polling will be held in Assembly Constituencies No. 70 to 202, covering major districts including Madhepura, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Nalanda, Munger, Bhagalpur, and Buxar.
Phase 2 – Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The second phase will cover Constituencies No. 1 to 69 and 203 to 243, including West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Katihar, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, and adjoining areas.
🏛️ Applicability
These dates — 06.11.2025 and 11.11.2025 — will be observed as paid public holidays for:
- All Government Offices
- Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Private Industrial and Commercial Establishments within the respective polling areas.
Employers are required to grant paid leave to all eligible voters residing or working in the constituencies where elections are held.
⚖️ Key Takeaways
- Election Dates: 6th & 11th November 2025
- Type: Paid public holidays under NI Act
- Purpose: Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections 2025
- Legal Authority: Section 135(b), Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Section 25, NI Act, 1881
Conclusion
The declaration of paid holidays for both election phases reinforces the Bihar Government’s commitment to ensuring maximum voter participation in the Legislative Assembly Elections 2025.
All employers and institutions across the state are advised to comply with the notification to facilitate the democratic process.