Half-day holiday declared in Gurdaspur schools
Babushahi Bureau
Gurdaspur (Punjab), April 6, 2026: The Gurdaspur district administration has declared a half-day local holiday in all educational institutions on Tuesday, April 7, in view of a grand religious procession marking the 490th birth anniversary of Goswami Sri Guru Nabha Das Maharaj Ji.
The decision has been taken keeping in mind the religious sentiments of the public as well as security arrangements during the procession.
The administration clarified that the holiday will apply only for part of the day and is limited to educational institutions across the district.
However, it has been specifically stated that institutions where examinations are scheduled will remain exempt from the holiday and will function as per their existing schedule.