May 1 holiday cancelled, May 7 declared as public holiday

19 April 2018 04:21 pm - 6 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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The Government Information Department today officially announced the Public and Bank Holiday on May 1 had been cancelled and May 7 has been declared as the Public and Bank holiday instead.

The change was made following the Government’s decision to shift May Day to May 7.

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Hemantha Thursday, 19 April 2018 05:13 PM

What about Merchantile sector?

Tariq Thursday, 19 April 2018 07:30 PM

When the whole world observes May 1st on May 1st Sri Lanka has a new day for workers which is May 7th for workers. No wonder some airport boards say "A Land Like No Other"

S.Fernando Friday, 20 April 2018 11:30 AM

In some Australian states May Day is not on the 1 st of May.

Wise Donkey Thursday, 19 April 2018 09:18 PM

The whole world will laugh at us! Why don't we change even other international dates of the important days and date.

Ram Friday, 20 April 2018 05:25 AM

Yahapalanaya should have called the trade union leaders for a meeting and discussed poya issue before anything. That is Diplomacy. They cannot do anything without leaving room for crticism

RECORDS Friday, 20 April 2018 06:38 AM

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May 1 holiday cancelled, May 7 declared as public holiday

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