General Election & Bye-Elections 2026: Paid Holiday Notification

Source: Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)
Memorandum No: F. No. 12/1/2022-JCA
Date of Issue: April 6, 2026

The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has issued guidelines regarding paid holidays and special leave for the upcoming General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and various bye-elections scheduled for April 2026.

1. General Election Schedule

Central Government offices and industrial establishments will remain closed on the following polling dates in the respective states:

State / Union Territory	Date of Poll
Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry	April 9, 2026 (Thursday)
Tamil Nadu	April 23, 2026 (Thursday)
West Bengal	April 23, 2026 (Thursday) & April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)

2. Bye-Elections for 8 Assembly Constituencies

Bye-polls are scheduled for specific constituencies across several states:

• April 9, 2026 (Thursday): Goa (Ponda), Karnataka (Bagalkot and Davanagere South), Nagaland (Koridang-ST), and Tripura (Dharmanagar).
• April 23, 2026 (Thursday): Gujarat (Umreth) and Maharashtra (Rahuri and Baramati).

3. Key Leave Guidelines

• Office Closure: All Central Government Offices (including Industrial Establishments) in notified areas will be closed on the day of the poll for General Elections.
• Special Casual Leave: For bye-elections, employees who are bona-fide voters in the relevant constituency are entitled to special casual leave on polling day.
• Outstation Employees: Employees residing in a polling constituency but working in an office located outside that area are also eligible for special casual leave.

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