Monday July 13th 2026 has been declared a public holiday for the state of Johor.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the special holiday was declared to thank the people of Johor for fulfilling their civic responsibilities in yesterday’s 16th state election.
“I am pleased to announce that, with the approval of His Royal Highness Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the Regent of Johor, the Johor government has declared Monday, July 13, 2026 as a Johor state special holiday,” he said in a Facebook statement today.
Freshly minted Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced this on Sunday (July 12) after getting the Johor Regent Tuanku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim's consent.
"This is to appreciate the Bangsa Johor for carrying out their duties during the 16th state elections," he said in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Onn Hafiz assured that he would continue to discharge his duties loyally for the betterment of the state.
Earlier, Onn Hafiz was officially sworn in as the Johor Mentri Besar for a second term.
He expressed his appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for consenting to his reappointment.
Barisan Nasional (BN) won a two-thirds majority in the state polls, securing 48 of the 56 seats in the State Legislative Assembly.
