Delhi Elections 2025: Banks, Metro, and offices—What’s shut and what’s not?

Delhi Elections, Bank Holiday: With polling underway across 70 Assembly seats today, February 5, with results to be announced on February 8 by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In a bid to promote voter turnout, various government and private offices in Delhi will remain closed, but essential services such as Delhi Metro and bus services will continue to operate.

Delhi Election: When will voting take place?

Polling stations will remain open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 5. Voters are advised to arrive early to avoid long queues and smoothly cast their ballots.

Delhi Election: Will there be bank holiday on February 5?

Yes, as per the Delhi government’s declaration under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 and Section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act of 1951, banks and government offices will be closed tomorrow to facilitate voter participation.

Paid leave for Haryana employees

The Haryana government has also declared paid leave for its employees to encourage them to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections.

Leave for Noida, Gurugram employees

If you are a registered voter in Delhi but work in Noida or Gurugram, you are entitled to request leave from your employer under Section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to vote.

Delhi Metro services on election day

To support early voters and election officials, Delhi Metro began services at 4:00 am across all lines, operating at a 30-minute frequency until 6:00 am. Regular services will resume thereafter. Additionally, metro services will be extended beyond regular hours on the night of February 5 to accommodate election duty personnel.