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Nationwide Three-Day Holidays Announced: Government Orders Timely Salary Disbursement
The government has officially announced a three-day public holiday across the country. To ensure citizens can enjoy the break without financial stress, a directive has been issued to all relevant departments to ensure the timely or advance disbursement of salaries. This move aims to facilitate employees and their families, ensuring that the long weekend is celebrated with ease and festive spirit.
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by News Desk
2026-04-21
Nationwide Three-Day Holidays Announced: Government Orders Timely Salary Disbursement

Early Salaries and a Long Weekend: Punjab Government Announces Relief for Employees

With a three-day holiday approaching, the Punjab government has shared positive news for provincial employees by ordering the advance disbursement of salaries.

Key Details of the Salary Notification

  • Payment Date: Salaries for all government employees will be released on April 30th.

  • The Reason: The early payment is due to the Labour Day holiday on May 1st (Friday), followed by the standard weekend on May 2nd (Saturday) and May 3rd (Sunday).

  • Logistics: To ensure employees aren't inconvenienced by closed banks during the long weekend, the Punjab Finance Department has issued a formal notification for the April 30th payout.

Looking Ahead to 2026 Holidays

In line with the 2026 holiday calendar, May 1st falls on a Friday, creating a nationwide long weekend. The government is proactively streamlining payments to align with these scheduled breaks.
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