Selangor declares Oct 26 replacement public holiday for Sultan’s Silver Jubilee

Selangor residents will have a public holiday on Monday, October 26, to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, whose 25th year as ruler begins on Sunday, October 25. State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin announced that October 25 has been declared a special public holiday throughout the state, with the following day designated as a replacement holiday due to the anniversary falling on a Sunday.

The Selangor state government has scheduled 20 official programs and events from September 28 to November 1 to commemorate the milestone and express the administration's and public's loyalty, respect, and gratitude to the Sultan. These programs cover community affairs, religious activities, environmental sustainability, infrastructure development, and sports, all presented to the Sultan while adhering to his wishes for modest, prudent, and meaningful celebrations without unnecessary expenditure.

The main celebrations will take place on October 25, featuring three principal ceremonies, including a guard of honor inspection, a Yasin recitation, thanksgiving prayers, a religious gathering, the launch of commemorative envelopes, stamps and a coin, a book titled Menjulang Takhta, and the presentation of state honors.