November 11 Bihar Schools Holiday Declared Due to Elections!

The Bihar government has announced that all schools across the state will remain closed on Monday, November 11, 2025, which coincides with polling for the upcoming assembly by-elections. The closure will also apply to Thursday, November 14, the day set for vote counting.

This step is taken under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, which mandates a paid holiday for voters and staff on polling days. Many schools are designated as polling stations or functional centres for election duty, prompting the government to declare non-academic status for the institution on those dates.

In parallel, Telangana is preparing for the high-stakes by-poll in the affluent Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency of Hyderabad, where voting is scheduled on November 11 and the result on November 14. With over 4 lakh voters in the fray, campaign intensity has soared and the outcome is being widely seen as a key test for major parties in the region. The closure of schools in both states highlights how elections impact daily operations and public institutions.

Parents and students in Bihar are advised to note that the holiday applies only to the specified days and normal classes are expected to resume after November 14.

Teachers and staff assigned to electoral duty must participate in polling-related duties and are relieved from regular academic responsibilities. With the election machinery in motion and polling overheads large, this move ensures smoother execution on both the polling and counting days.