{"id":1782,"date":"2025-11-14T07:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/?p=1782"},"modified":"2026-04-02T06:27:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:27:43","slug":"malaysia-public-holidays-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/malaysia-public-holidays-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide for HRs On Malaysia Public Holidays 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you work in HR or finance in Malaysia, you need to know the public holidays for 2026 to plan employee leave, payroll, and operations. This guide covers everything\u2014federal and state holidays, chances for long weekends, and how they affect payroll and workforce management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Public Holidays Impact HR &amp; Payroll\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each holiday has an impact on staffing, payroll processing, and workforce expenses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Federal and state observances differ\u2014some days apply across the country, others in particular states.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To plan leave cycles, operations coverage, and cost-effective scheduling, it&#8217;s helpful to know about long weekends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From a payroll compliance standpoint: days off influence overtime, leave accrual &amp; cost predictions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Key Public Holidays to Keep in Mind for 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some of the main nationwide holidays you should mark on your calendar:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 Jan (Thu)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 New Year&#8217;s Day (most states recognize this)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">17 Feb (Tue)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Chinese New Year First Day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">18 Feb (Wed)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Chinese New Year Second Day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20\u201322 Mar approx<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u2013 Hari Raya Aidil Fitri \/ Eid-al-Fitr (Tentatively)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 May (Fri)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Labour Day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">31 May \u2013 1 Jun<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Hari Gawai Dayak \/ Tadau Kaamatan (East Malaysia celebrates this)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>22 July<\/strong> &#8211; Sarawak Independence Day (Regional Holiday only for Sarawak)<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">31 Aug (Mon)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Merdeka Day (National Day)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16 Sep (Wed)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Malaysia Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7 Nov (Sat)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Deepavali (most states observe this)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25 Dec (Fri)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Christmas Day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Holidays based on the Islamic calendar are tentative until state authorities confirm moon sightings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chances to Plan Long Weekends &amp; Leave\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can get more time off without extra cost by planning your annual leave around public holidays. Here are some examples:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take Monday off after Labour Day (Fri 1 May) for a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4-day break<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Fri\u2013Mon).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Merdeka Day on Mon (31 Aug) gives you a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">long weekend<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Mid-year East Malaysia holidays (Kaamatan \/ Gawai) happen around 31 May-1 June\u2014great to plan regional leave.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip for HR:<\/strong> Put out a yearly time-off schedule in January, highlight these days off , and push staff to make plans . This helps keep things running and saves money on staffing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>State-Specific Differences &amp; What HR Should Know\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While many days off are nationwide quite a few are <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unique to each state<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014so what&#8217;s true for Johor might not be for Sabah. For example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some states take their weekend on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friday and Saturday<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> instead of Saturday and Sunday (though most will switch to Saturday-Sunday by 2025).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State holidays like the Sultan&#8217;s birthday or the day they take office change from state to state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>HR to-do:<\/b> Set up a <b>holiday schedule by state<\/b> in your HRMS system to make sure local offices and workers (like those in Sabah and Sarawak) follow the right rules.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How This Affects Pay and Staff\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a public holiday happens <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on a Sunday or a day off<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> many states require a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">substitute day<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leave accumulation and overtime calculation must include holiday pay rules. For instance: work on an official holiday often needs <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">holiday-rate pay<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From a cost-planning view: more observed holidays mean you should plan for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">changes in employee pay<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> possible <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">higher rates<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for holiday overtime, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">staff coverage<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2026 Holiday Planning To-Do List for SMEs &amp; HR Teams\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"272\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Task<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why it matters<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Publish full-year holiday calendar by Jan 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enables employees to plan leave early and helps HR schedule coverage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review each state\u2019s holiday list<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensures correct compliance for multi-state operations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mark Islamic dates as <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tentative<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because moon-sighting can shift dates\u2014keep flexibility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Budget for overtime or holiday-work premiums<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To avoid unexpected payroll cost spikes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"17\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Align leave policy with long weekends<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To improve employee satisfaction and minimise ad hoc requests<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Malaysia&#8217;s public holidays for 2026 include key federal days such as Merdeka Day (31 Aug), Malaysia Day (16 Sep), Labour Day (1 May), and Deepavali (7 Nov), along with many state-specific holidays. HR teams should plan staffing and payroll to line up with these dates.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>To Sum Up\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Setting up the 2026 public holiday calendar goes beyond just marking days off\u2014it plays a key role in HRMS and payroll planning. Knowing the main holidays grasping state differences and adjusting your workforce and budget to match will help your business run , keep payroll in line with rules, and make your staff content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set the dates. Add them to your <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/hrms-software\">HRMS Software<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This allows your team to plan their year with a clear picture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mi-faq\">\n<div id=\"accordionExample\" class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-head\">\n<div class=\"acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20091025 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20091025 BCX8\">How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW32778955 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32778955 BCX8\">Malaysia has about 60-plus federal and state holidays in 2026, which cover cultural and religious events.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"headingtwo\" class=\"card-head\">\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsetwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsetwo\">\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18147047 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18147047 BCX8\">Do holidays vary by state in Malaysia?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18147047 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18147047 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapsetwo\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtwo\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168275276 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168275276 BCX8\">Yes. Each state in Malaysia can declare its own holidays on top of the federal ones, so celebrations might differ depending on where you are.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW168275276 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"headingthree\" class=\"card-head\">\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsethree\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsethree\">\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187421386 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187421386 BCX8\">What happens if a public holiday falls on a Sunday?<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187421386 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingthree\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264819222 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264819222 BCX8\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264819222 BCX8\">f a public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264819222 BCX8\"> holiday lands on a non-working day (like Sunday) in states with a Monday to Friday work week, the state law might declare a replacement holiday (on Monday).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264819222 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"headingfour\" class=\"card-head\">\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4572524 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4572524 BCX8\">Are Islamic-calendar holidays fixed dates?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208109252 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208109252 BCX8\">No. Holidays like Hari Raya Aidil <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW208109252 BCX8\">Fitri<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208109252 BCX8\"> or Hari Raya Haji follow the lunar calendar and depend on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW208109252 BCX8\">moon-sighting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208109252 BCX8\">. HR must treat them as tentative until officials declare them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW208109252 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"headingfive\" class=\"card-head\">\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefive\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefive\">\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232522401 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232522401 BCX8\">How should SMEs use holiday calendars in payroll and leave policy?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapsefive\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfive\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW76459810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76459810 BCX8\">SMEs should add public holiday lists to their leave-management systems. 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