Selangor can enjoy 2 long weekends in December.
Selangor will be able to enjoy 2 long weekends in December, according to the Malaysian Public Holiday Schedule 2022 released by the Cabinet. A long weekend holiday is a public holiday plus a weekend or compensatory holiday, with a total of at least 3 days off.
Sunday, December 11 is the birthday of the Sultan of Selangor. Since the holiday falls on a Sunday, a compensatory holiday will be granted on Monday, December 12. When added to Saturday, December 10, this makes a total of 3 days of long weekend leave.
It is important to note that the Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday is also an official holiday in the state of Selangor and employers are required to give their staff time off. If the employer requires the employee to work on that day, then the employee will need to be given due compensation or salary.
Christmas Day falls on Sunday, December 25, which is a national public holiday and therefore Selangor will also be closed on this day. This year, Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, so you will be entitled to one day of compensatory leave on Monday, December 26. Together with Saturday, December 24, this makes a total of 3 days of long weekend holiday.
In addition, January 1, 2023 falls on a Sunday, so January 2 is a compensatory holiday. Therefore, Selangor will also be entitled to a 3-day long weekend holiday from 31 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.
Public Holidays in Selangor
11 December (Sunday): Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor
25 December (Sunday): Christmas Day
