HR & PAYROLL ALERT: HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI 2026 – REPLACEMENT HOLIDAY RULES EXPLAINED

Date: 9.1.2025

This digital podcast details the holiday replacement rules in Malaysia for Hari Raya Aidilfitri in 2026, specifically addressing how overlapping dates affect the work week. Because the second day of the festival is predicted to fall on a weekly rest day, labor laws require employers to provide a paid replacement holiday on the following workday. The explanation highlights a unique situation in Johor, where a local state holiday further delays the replacement day until the middle of the week. Based on the Employment Act 1955, both Sabah & Sarawak Labour Ordinances, this podcast clarifies how companies must legally adjust their schedules for staff across different regions. Ultimately, the guide helps both employers and employees anticipate their time off based on statutory requirements for coinciding public holidays.