Punjab Government Announces Public Holiday on Labour Day – May 1st, 2025
Official Notification Issued for Labour Day Holiday
The Government of the Punjab, Services and General Administration Department (Welfare Wing), has officially declared 1st May 2025 (Thursday) as a public holiday on account of Labour Day. The announcement was made through Notification No. SOW-I(S&GAD)1-3/2008(P-IV), dated 30th April 2025.
Scope of the Holiday
As per the notification, the public holiday will be applicable to the following:
H3: Affected Institutions
- All Government Offices
- Autonomous and Self-Autonomous Bodies
- Corporations
- Local Councils
These institutions must fall under the administrative control of the Government of Punjab.
H3: Exceptions
- Essential Services are excluded from this holiday, and they will function as usual.
Notification Dissemination
The Punjab Government has directed that this notification should receive wide publicity. The communication must be:
H4: Publication Requirements
- Published in all major English and Urdu newspapers
- Circulated at national and regional levels
- Broadcast through electronic media
Copy Forwarded To
The notification has been shared with various high-ranking officials and departments for compliance and awareness:
H4: Departments/Officials Informed
- Principal Secretary to Governor & Chief Minister Punjab
- Chairman Planning & Development Board, Punjab
- Senior Member Board of Revenue, Punjab
- Inspector General of Police, Punjab
- All Administrative Secretaries & Heads of Attached Departments
- Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners in Punjab
- Registrar of Lahore High Court & Punjab Service Tribunal
- Punjab Public Service Commission
- All Heads of Autonomous & Semi-Autonomous Bodies
- Cabinet Division, Islamabad
Summary Table of Notification
Item | Details |
---|---|
Date of Holiday | 1st May 2025 (Thursday) |
Occasion | Labour Day |
Applicable To | All Government & Affiliated Bodies |
Excluded | Essential Services |
Issued By | S&GAD, Punjab Government |
Date of Notification | 30th April 2025 |
Conclusion
The Government of Punjab has taken an official step to honor the significance of Labour Day by declaring a public holiday on Thursday, 1st May 2025. All concerned departments and administrative units have been notified, ensuring the public and relevant stakeholders are well-informed. This holiday aims to recognize the contributions of workers and laborers across the province, while ensuring that essential services remain uninterrupted.

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