In light of the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi on January the Government of Haryana has announced a paid holiday on February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) for all shops and commercial establishments within the state.
Key Details:
Date of Holiday: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Reason: The General Elections in Delhi, allowing employees who are voters in Delhi to cast their votes.
Eligibility: The holiday is applicable to those employed in Haryana and enrolled as voters in the NCT of Delhi.
The holiday has been declared under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, ensuring that workers from Haryana who are registered voters in Delhi will have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote without any loss of wages.
This initiative aims to support voter participation in the Delhi elections while maintaining fair employment practices for those affected.
