Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to 11 paid (gross rate of pay) public holidays in a year.
Public holidays (PH):
- New Year's Day
- Chinese New Year - 1st day
- Chinese New Year - 2nd day
- Hari Raya Puasa
- Hari Raya Haji
- Good Friday
- Labour Day
- Vesak Day
- National Day
- Deepavali
- Christmas Day
Holiday pay is not entitled if the employee is:
- absent on the working day before or after the holiday without consent or reasonable excuse.
- on approved unpaid leave.
Work on a Public Holiday:
An employee must be paid, or by mutual agreement receive a PH in lieu.