As May 1st approaches, many Pakistanis are curious about whether it will be declared a public holiday in honor of Labor Day, which falls on a Wednesday this year.
Traditionally, Labor Day, observed on May 1st, is celebrated as a public holiday in Pakistan. However, the federal government has yet to issue an official notification regarding this year’s observance.
It’s worth noting that May 1st has been listed as an off-day in the holiday schedule released by the Cabinet Division for the current year.
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Pending a formal announcement from the government, it’s advisable to wait for confirmation regarding the status of May 1st as a public holiday. Typically, on Labor Day, educational institutions across Pakistan, including those in major cities like Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta, remain closed to mark the occasion.
If the public holiday is officially declared, both private and public offices are expected to be closed on May 1st. Additionally, it’s anticipated that the State Bank of Pakistan will declare a bank holiday on Labor Day.
Every year on May 1st, people worldwide commemorate International Labor Day to honor the contributions of laborers and workers and to advocate for their rights.
