The Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has declared Wednesday, November 5, 2025, as a public holiday across the Union Territory in connection with the General Elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
The notification, issued by the Office of the Director (Primary Education & Middle Education), Secretariat, Daman, under Notification No. 19/2025/DDD/DIR (PE & ME)/Paid Holiday/117, has been made in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Scope of the Holiday
The public holiday will apply to:
- All Government Offices
- Semi-Government Offices and Local Bodies
- Commercial Banks
- Industrial Establishments
- Public Sector Undertakings
The declaration ensures that employees of these institutions will be granted paid leave on the day of polling to exercise their democratic right to vote.
Purpose of the Holiday
The holiday coincides with the polling date for the General Elections to:
- Gram Panchayats
- District Panchayats
- Daman Municipal Council
- Silvassa Municipal Council
The move aims to facilitate maximum voter participation in the local body elections across the Union Territory.
Legal Provision
The declaration has been made under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which empowers the government or competent authority to declare any day as a public holiday for elections or other public purposes.
Conclusion
With this notification, November 5, 2025, will be observed as a public and bank holiday in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, ensuring citizens have the opportunity to cast their votes in the Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat, and Municipal Council elections without work-related hindrances.