Residents across Selangor and Puchong are set to enjoy an extended long weekend after the Selangor State Government officially declared Tuesday, September 1, 2026, as a special one-off public holiday (cuti peristiwa). The special announcement was made following the stellar athletic performance and overall championship success of the Selangor contingent at the Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) 2026 games.
Because National Day (Merdeka) falls on Monday, August 31, 2026, this additional state-level holiday creates a seamless back-to-back long weekend spanning from the weekend straight through to Tuesday.
Key details regarding the holiday and local workplace guidelines include:
- Scope and Applicability: This is a state-specific gazetted holiday under Section 8 of the Holidays Act 1951, meaning it applies exclusively to workplaces, educational institutions, and residents within the state of Selangor.
- Employee Entitlement: For employees covered under the Employment Act 1955 working in Selangor, this ad-hoc break is a mandatory paid public holiday.
- Public Holiday Pay Rules: Staff required to report for regular duties on September 1 are legally entitled to public holiday pay rates (such as two days’ ordinary wages in addition to their holiday pay for normal hours worked) in accordance with Section 60D of the Act.
This unexpected extra day off is a welcome morale boost for Puchong families, working professionals, and local businesses alike, offering a chance to celebrate the state’s sports victory or simply catch up on some well-deserved rest over an extended break.
How is your household planning to spend this bonus long weekend? Are you heading out to catch any remaining Merdeka festivities around the Klang Valley, or taking the opportunity to beat the traffic and stay local? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: Panda HR
2026-08-01T00:00:00Z