Chandigarh, Jan. 26 -- The Punjab government on Monday declared a holiday for all schools across the state on January 27 in observance of Republic Day, according to an official notice issued by the state's School Education Department.

The announcement follows a declaration by the Chief Minister of Punjab and applies to all government, aided, recognised, and private schools in the state. The order has been issued by the Government of Punjab, School Education Department, and comes into effect immediately.

As per the notification, the department has directed all concerned authorities and institutions to ensure strict compliance with the orders.

Earlier in the day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, speaking on the 77th Republic Day, emp...