Assam Assembly elections: From malls, banks to schools, what's open and what's closed

Voting for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections 2026 is underway today, April 9, with citizens casting their ballots to elect 126 members to the state assembly. The exercise marks a key political milestone for the state.

As per early trends, voter turnout stood at 17.87% at 9 am. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026, when results will be declared. The entire election process is scheduled to conclude by May 6, 2026.

The outcome will decide the next government in Assam, with the current assembly’s tenure set to end on May 20, 2026.


Assam Assembly Election today: What’s closed, what’s open

As Assam votes today, several services are affected to facilitate smooth polling. Here’s a quick guide:

What’s closed

• Banks: Most bank branches across Assam are likely to remain shut to allow employees to vote, though there is no nationwide holiday notification.
• Government offices: Offices in poll-bound areas will remain closed.
• Schools & colleges: All educational institutions—government and private—are shut for the day.

What’s open

• Public transport: Buses, trains, autos and other services will run as usual.
• Emergency services: Hospitals, ambulances, pharmacies and fire services will remain fully operational.
• Shops & markets: Markets, malls and retail outlets are open; business is expected to run normally.
• Stock markets: Trading continues as usual on both BSE and NSE.