May 2nd, May 7th 2025
The Government of Assam has officially declared public holidays on May 2 and May 7, 2025, in light of the upcoming Panchayat elections. The announcement was made via a government notification issued on April 11, 2025.
Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, all government and non-government offices, educational institutions, banks, tea gardens, and business establishments in the affected districts will remain closed on polling days.
Polling Schedule:
- 1st Phase – May 2, 2025:
Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Majuli, Jorhat, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Bishwanath, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi. - 2nd Phase – May 7, 2025:
Dhubri, South Salmara, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Bajali, Nalbari, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, and Darrang.
This move aims to facilitate smooth and fair polling across 27 districts where Panchayat elections are scheduled to take place. The government urges all citizens to participate actively and responsibly.
November 13th 2024
The Governor of Assam has declared a public holiday on Wednesday November 13th 2024, in view of the bye-election being held in certain Assembly Constituencies across the state.
As per the announcement, all government and non-government offices, educational institutions, and businesses within the following constituencies will remain closed:
- Dholai (SC) Assembly Constituency
- Sidli (ST) Assembly Constituency
- Bongaigaon Assembly Constituency
- Behali Assembly Constituency
- Samaguri Assembly Constituency
The holiday is being declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, in the interest of public service and to facilitate smooth conduct of the election process in these constituencies.
Voters in these areas are encouraged to participate in the election, and authorities have advised citizens to ensure their voter identification documents are in order ahead of the election date.
All offices and businesses outside the affected constituencies will operate as usual on the 13th of November.
