Chandigarh/Ludhiana, 6 December 2024: Punjab has announced a statewide holiday on Friday, December 6, to mark the martyrdom day of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.
The holiday applies to all educational institutions and government offices across the state.
However, the Civil Surgeon’s Office in Ludhiana will remain open as usual due to the scheduled visit of Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh.
A notification issued by the Civil Surgeon’s Office instructed all staff to ensure their presence at work on December 6, effectively cancelling the holiday for the department.
The decision to keep the Ludhiana office operational underscores the importance of the minister’s visit, while the rest of the state observes the holiday in honor of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s sacrifice.