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Additional Public Holiday in Malaysia: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Additional Holiday

With BrioHR, no action is needed in line with this announcement as we’ve updated our system to reflect the additional public holiday!

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional public holiday for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations and shared that the extra holiday will be scheduled either before or after Hari Raya, depending on the official date of the festival.
(Source: Malay Mail)

In line with this announcement, we've updated our system with the public holiday, "Hari Raya Aidilfitri Additional Holiday", on the 20th March 2026 that has been added for all offices in Malaysia.

Aside from this National holiday, we have also added 2 state holidays for Kelantan on the 19th March 2026 and Johor on the 24th March 2026 in line with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations upcoming. 
(Source: FMT), (Source: Johor Public Holidays)

NOTE:

This public holiday is automatically added to the system. If you prefer to disable it, please follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings > Offices.
  2. Select the relevant office and click Edit (green pencil icon).
  3. In the "Edit an office" window, navigate to the Public Holidays tab.
  4. Toggle off  "Hari Raya Aidilfitri Additional Holiday"
  5. Click Submit to save your changes.

What Should HR Do If Employees Have Already Applied for Leave?

With the announcement of the additional public holiday, some employees may have already submitted leave for dates that are now declared as public holidays. Here’s how HR can manage these situations:

1) Modify Leave

First, check if employees are allowed to modify their existing leave applications:

  • Go to HR Lounge > Leave > Leave Policy

  • Select the relevant leave type

  • Click into the policy settings

  • Scroll down to Leave Advanced Settings

  • Check if “Allow employee to modify leave in the past” is enabled

If this option is enabled, employees can edit their approved leave dates accordingly. The updated request will go through another round of approval and, once approved, will be reflected in the employee’s profile.

Click here for a guide on how employees can modify their leaves!

2) Cancel and Reapply Leave

If the modify leave option is not enabled, the leave will need to be cancelled and reapplied:

  • HR can cancel the leave and apply a new request on behalf of the employee, or

  • Employees can be asked to resubmit their leave application through the system

Click here for a guide on how HR can apply for leave in bulk on behalf of employees!

By following these steps, HR teams can ensure leave records remain accurate while accommodating the newly announced public holiday.