On February 5th, Delhi residents will cast their votes for the Delhi Assembly election 2025. Since voting days hold utmost importance in a democratic country, multiple establishments declare the day as a holiday so that people can go and cast their votes and take part in this important political activity. Here is a comprehensive guide on which state-run bodies will remain open on February 5th and which ones will remain closed.
To raise awareness about the importance of participating in election days, the District Election Officer has instructed the Deputy Director of Education to arrange a ‘Prabhat Rally’ on 3rd February at 9:00 AM to promote voter awareness, including students from different schools.
What Will Remain Close And What Will Remain Open On February 5?
Government offices and banks will shut down on election day to enable employees to participate in voting. The cinemas and theatres are expected to stay closed during polling hours to promote the highest possible voter participation. Numerous schools and colleges will stay closed since these institutions will be functioning as polling stations.
The Delhi metro and bus services will be operational for additional hours to support the transportation of election staff and voters. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will start the metro operations on all lines at 4:00 AM and will operate every 30 minutes until 6:00 AM when regular service will begin again. Similarly, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will provide extra bus services on 35 routes starting at 4:00 AM, ensuring voters have sufficient options to access polling places. Other essential services like hospitals, pharmaceuticals, etc will remain open and fully functional on February 5. Other businesses, including shops, restaurants, retail stores, grocery markets, and eateries, are anticipated to stay open as well.