Official Notification Issued by Punjab Personnel Department
The Punjab Government has announced a local public holiday in Amritsar district for Tuesday, October 27. The holiday has been declared to mark the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Gurpurb of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru and the founder of the holy city of Amritsar. According to the official notification released by the Personnel Department of the Punjab Government, all government offices, boards, corporations, and educational institutions across Amritsar district will remain closed on this day.
Impact on Schools, Colleges, and Government Offices
With the declaration of this local holiday, all government and private schools, colleges, and administrative offices situated within the jurisdiction of Amritsar district will observe a complete shutdown on Tuesday. Local banks and financial institutions across the district will also remain closed to allow employees and students to participate in the religious celebrations. The administrative order has been dispatched to all concerned local authorities and departments to ensure smooth implementation.
Long Weekend Atmosphere in Amritsar
This announcement brings extended relief for government employees, students, and residents in Amritsar. Following the gazetted holiday on Monday, October 26 for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, the local holiday on Tuesday, October 27 creates a continuous two-day break. Devotees across the district and surrounding regions are preparing to celebrate the Parkash Gurpurb at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) with intense devotion and grand religious processions.
