KUCHING, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Public holidays in Sarawak that fall on a Sunday or coincide with another public holiday will be automatically replaced following the passing of the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill 2026 by the State Legislative Assembly today.
General : Sarawak Passes Bill On Automatic Replacement Of Public Holidays
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Sarawak passes a bill to automatically replace public holidays overlapping with Sundays or other holidays, improving administrative efficiency.
- The bill replaces public holidays overlapping with Sundays or other holidays automatically.
- Previous overlaps, like in 2025 and 2026, prompted the change.
- The law eliminates the need for separate Gazette notifications for holiday replacements.
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