Holiday on Polling Day Confirmed! Paid Leave for Government, Semi-government and Private Employees in Panchayat Elections, Dates for All Four Phases
In the Rajasthan panchayat raj elections 2026, a public holiday will apply in each constituency on its polling day. The Jaipur District Election Officer (Panchayat) said that all employees and casual workers of industrial and commercial establishments must also be given paid leave to vote.
Polling Dates (Revised Schedule)
| Phase | Zila Parishad/Panchayat Samiti (EVM) | Panch-Sarpanch (ballot paper) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 22 October | 24 October |
| 2nd | 28 October | 30 October |
| 3rd | 3 November | 5 November |
| 4th | 14 November | 16 November |
Who Gets the Holiday and Where
- Public holiday in government and semi-government offices in the concerned constituencies.
- Holiday on polling day in those areas under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 as well.
- Paid leave is mandatory for all employees and casual workers of industrial and commercial establishments.
- In areas with a re-poll, the re-poll date is also a holiday.
What Employees Should Do
- Find out which phase and date applies to your village or ward.
- Tell your employer in advance that you need leave to vote.
- Carry a photo ID on polling day.
- If leave is refused or wages are cut, complain to the Labour Department or the District Election Office.
What Employers Should Do
- Give paid leave to employees in areas with polling on that date.
- Give the same benefit to daily-wage and casual workers.
- Action can be taken for not giving leave.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will there be a holiday everywhere on polling day?
No, only in the areas that have polling that day.
Will private employees get paid leave too?
Yes, all employees and casual workers of industrial and commercial establishments.
What about a re-poll?
The re-poll date will also be a holiday in those areas.
When is the panch-sarpanch polling?
24 October, 30 October, 5 November and 16 November.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Dates, amounts and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before acting. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
