Mon Nov 03 08:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
The Punjab government has declared a public holiday on November 5th for Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv. All schools, colleges, and government offices in the state will be closed. This follows a period of numerous holidays in October.
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Punjab Government Announces Holiday for Prakash Parv
Chandigarh, November 3, 2025 – The Punjab government has announced a public holiday for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, in observance of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv. A notification released earlier today confirmed that all schools, colleges, and government offices across the state will be closed on this day.
“Following a festive October with several holidays, the government recognizes the importance of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv and has declared a holiday to allow residents to celebrate this auspicious occasion,” stated a government official. The decision is expected to be welcomed by students, government employees, and families across Punjab.
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