Public Holiday in Kerala Today In THESE Districts: Full List of What's Open/Closed During Kerala Elections

The Kerala Local Body Elections 2025 begin today, and the state government has officially declared public holidays on December 9 and December 11 for smooth polling operations across Kerala.

The notification from the government and the State Election Commission (SEC Kerala) states that all government offices, public-sector institutions, schools, colleges, universities, and educational centres will remain closed in the districts where voting is scheduled.

Private and commercial establishments have been instructed to provide mandatory paid leave so that every eligible voter can participate in the Kerala election 2025 without work-related restrictions. This public holiday in Kerala is being declared to increase the voter turnout during elections.

District-Wise Public Holiday List for Kerala Local Body Elections 2025

The official Kerala government order stated that public holidays in Kerala will be applied only in the districts voting on that particular polling date. This district-wise holiday will follow the Kerala Local Body Election 2025 schedule, for proper crowd management andbetter polling operations during Kerala Local Body Election.

Public Holiday In Kerala on December 9

A holiday is declared in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. Due to Phase 1 of elections

Public Holiday in Kerala on December 11

Holiday declared in Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod due to phase 2 of elections
Polling in all districts will take place from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, as per Kerala election polling booth timings.

What's Open and Closed in Kerala on Election Day?

The government has outlined clear guidance on what will remain closed and what will function during the Kerala Local Body Elections 2025.

Closed Today

• Government offices across Kerala
• Schools, colleges, universities, training centres, and educational institutions
• Public-sector undertakings (PSUs)
• Most private offices, shops, and commercial establishments (mandatory paid leave for voters)

Open Today

• Essential services including hospitals, pharmacies, emergency care, police, fire services, water and power services
• KSRTC buses, public transport, and essential travel
• Hotels, restaurants, and tourism establishments (depending on district-level instructions)
• Local retail shops may remain open but must allow employees to step out to vote.

Important Reminder for Voters: Check Your Name in the Kerala Voters List 2025

Before heading to the polling booth, voters should confirm their registration through the SEC Kerala Voter Search portal on sec.kerala.gov.in. The website allows users to verify their details via name, EPIC number, SEC ID, district, or ward.

For those unable to access the internet, printed Kerala voters lists are available at panchayat offices, municipal offices, taluk offices, and polling stations.