Punjab govt notifies May 1 as public holiday

The Punjab government has notified May Day as a public holiday on Friday (tomorrow).

The provincial government issued a notification in this regard on Thursday.

All government offices and markets will remain closed throughout the province tomorrow.

Labour Day, also referred to as May Day, is observed around the world every year on May 1. The day is marked to show solidarity with labourers and to recognise the rights of the working class.

The observance is also aimed at promoting measures for the protection of labourers and industrial workers from exploitation and to support safeguards related to their employment.