The Punjab government has announced a public holiday across the province on Monday, November 9, in observance of Allama Iqbal Day.
A notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) on Thursday confirmed that the holiday will be observed across all districts of Punjab.
The notification was issued on the directions of the Punjab Chief Secretary following a federal Cabinet Division circular dated November 5, 2026.
The government has also instructed officials to ensure the announcement is published in leading English and Urdu newspapers and widely publicised through electronic media.
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Copies of the notification have been sent to all concerned departments and authorities for necessary action and implementation.