Bihar Election 2025: Banks, Schools, Offices - What's Open and What's Closed on Voting Day?

As phase 1 of the Bihar Assembly elections commences, voters across 121 constituencies are preparing to cast their ballots. On November 6, 2025, polling will take place from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, although

in some districts, voting will conclude at 5:00 PM due to security measures. This election phase is crucial, as it will determine the fate of numerous candidates vying for electoral positions.

Will schools remain closed in Bihar?

In light of the Bihar election, schools and colleges across the state will be closed today. This decision aims to facilitate the voting process and ensure that educational institutions do not disrupt polling operations.

Are government offices closed in Bihar?

Additionally, all government offices will remain closed, allowing public sector employees to exercise their voting rights without facing any penalties or loss of pay.

Are banks and banking services open in Bihar?

Today is also a bank holiday in Bihar, as declared by the Reserve Bank of India. However, online banking services will remain operational, allowing customers to carry out essential transactions even during the holiday. This ensures that voters can manage their financial needs while participating in the democratic process.Notably, the Election Commission (EC) has mandated paid holidays for all workers on polling days, ensuring that employees can vote without financial concerns. This measure is designed to maximise voter turnout and uphold the democratic process.

Bihar Election 2025: First phase begins

Assembly elections in Bihar will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, while the counting of votes is set for November 14. There are a total of 243 Assembly constituencies in Bihar. In the first phase, polling will be held in 121 constituencies, while the remaining 122 will vote in the second phase.The first phase is expected to set the tone for the high-stakes polls, with several prominent faces in the fray, including Mahagathbandhan's CM face Tejashwi Yadav, incumbent Deputy CM and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary, and Lalu Yadav's elder son and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, among others.Key battlegrounds include Raghopur, where Tejashwi Yadav is contesting; Mahua, where his brother Tej Pratap Yadav is testing his luck with a new political outfit; and Tarapur, the constituency of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.