Mon Oct 14 03:42:37 UTC 2024: ## Punjab Government Announces Holidays for October 15th and 17th
**Chandigarh, October 14, 2024:** The Punjab government has declared holidays for October 15th and 17th across the state.
**October 15th** marks the date of the Punjab elections, resulting in a state-wide holiday for all government offices, boards, corporations, and educational institutions.
**October 17th** will be observed as a holiday in honor of **Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti**, the birth anniversary of the revered sage. All schools and offices will remain closed on this day.
The government has urged citizens to utilize these holidays for personal and family time, as well as to engage in activities related to the upcoming elections and the celebration of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti.
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