Chandigarh, Apr 28 (PTI) The Punjab government on Friday declared a gazetted holiday on May 1, which is observed as the International Labour Day.

All government offices will remain closed on this day, an official statement said.

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"The Punjab government has issued a notification today declaring holiday on May 1 as a gazetted holiday in government offices, boards/corporations and educational institutions across the state of Punjab to mark the Labour Day," the statement said.

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