Extra Raya holiday on March 23 if Aidilfitri falls on Friday

2026-03-15 - 05:04

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the additional Hari Raya holiday amid speculation of the first day of Syawal. PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that March 23, Monday, will be declared an additional Hari Raya holiday if Aidilfitri falls on Friday (March 20). Bernama reported him also as saying that Friday would be declared an additional holiday if Aidilfitri falls on Saturday. Muslims in Malaysia started fasting for Ramadan on Feb 19. Anwar’s announcement comes after the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, urged all parties to remain patient and not be easily influenced by baseless speculation on the date of the first day of Syawal. MORE TO COME