The Punjab government has declared Monday, November 9, a public holiday across the province to mark the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, giving employees an extended weekend.
The Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) issued an official notification on Thursday, November 5, confirming the holiday.
With the holiday falling on Monday, employees who already have Sunday off will enjoy two consecutive holidays, while those who also have Saturday off will get a three-day break from November 7 to 9.
The notification states that the holiday will be observed across Punjab in accordance with the federal Cabinet Division's circular dated November 5.
The provincial government has also directed that the announcement be published in major English and Urdu newspapers and given wide publicity through electronic media. Allama Iqbal Day is observed annually on November 9 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the poet and philosopher.
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