GILGIT (Kashmir English): The Gilgit-Baltistan government on Thursday announced a two-day public holiday across the region ahead of the general election on June 7.
According to the notification, June 5 and 6 (Friday and Saturday) will be observed as public holidays throughout Gilgit Baltistan in pursuance of the Gilgit Baltistan Assembly General Elections 2026.
“However, departments/organizations rendering essential services shall continue to function in accordance with their operational requirements,” it stated.
The holidays were declared to facilitate the smooth conduct and preparation of the polling arrangements for the electoral process. The polling day is scheduled for Sunday, June 7.
The official said that government schools and colleges across the region will remain closed on both days as most educational institutions have been designated as polling stations for the upcoming elections.
Necessary preparations, including the establishment of polling stations and deployment of election staff, are underway across Gilgit-Baltistan.
The elections are scheduled to be held amid heightened administrative preparations, with authorities aiming to ensure transparent and peaceful polling throughout the region.
