3 April declared general holiday, govt employees to enjoy 9-day Eid holiday
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The government has declared a general holiday on 3 April to facilitate the smooth movement of the public on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr.
This decision was taken at a meeting of the Advisory Council today (20 March), according to the Chief Adviser's Press Wing.
With this order, the total holiday period is now extended to nine days.
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The government employees will have the opportunity to enjoy a long nine-day holiday from 28 March to 5 April, including weekly day-offs.
Prior to that, government employees will also get a holiday on 26 March on the occasion of Independence Day, which means government employees will get a 11-day holiday if any of them take an optional leave on 27 March.
