The government has announced a two-day public holiday for the November 20 polls.

Issuing a notice on Tuesday, Home Ministry Spokesperson Fanindra Mani Pokharel said public holidays have been announced for November 20 and November 21 for the House of Representatives and provincial assembly elections.

The notice further states that educational institutions including schools designated as voting centres will be closed on November 18-21.

The government is holding federal and provincial polls in a single phase on November 20. Government employees have been also deployed for the polls.