Election Day holiday

Definition

An Election Day holiday is a designated public holiday specifically set to encourage voter participation by allowing citizens time off work to vote. It aims to increase electoral turnout by removing the barrier of employment obligations on election days.

Related terms

Voter turnout: The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election, which can be influenced by factors such as an Election Day holiday.

Absentee ballot: A method that allows voting by mail before election day, often used by those who cannot attend polling places in person.

Electoral participation: The act of engaging in the electoral process, including both voting and other activities like campaigning or attending political events, which may be facilitated by policies such as an Election Day holiday