Malacca will be on holiday on 24 August, which is the birthday of the Head of State of Malacca. All government departments, schools and banks in Melaka will be closed on 24 August.
National Day is celebrated on 31 August, which falls on a Wednesday this year. National Day is a statutory holiday, which means that employers are required to give their employees the day off. If an employer requires employees to work on 31 August, they will need to be compensated with a reasonable salary.
If you are unable to enjoy the holidays on 24 and 31 August, the next national public holiday falls on Friday 16 September, which is also a statutory holiday in Malaysia.
