Malaysia is one of the country with the most holiday in the world. Thanks to its diverse race and culture, Malaysia's public holiday includes Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid-ul-Fitr), Chinese New Year, Deepavali and many more.
DATE
|
OCASSION
|
NATIONAL / STATE(S)
|
1 January
Tuesday |
New Year
|
All states nationwide except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
|
14 January
Monday |
Yang di-Pertuan Besar of
Negeri Sembilan's Birthday
|
Negeri Sembilan
|
15 January
Tuesday |
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
|
Kedah
|
24 January
Thursday |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday / Maulidur Rasul
|
All states nationwide
|
27 January
Sunday |
Thaipusam
|
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang & Selangor
|
1 February
Friday |
Federal Territory Day
|
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya
|
10 & 11 February
Sunday & Monday |
Chinese New Year
|
All states nationwide
|
4 March
Monday |
Anniversary of Installation
of Sultan of Terengganu |
Terengganu
|
29 March
Friday |
Easter Good Friday
|
Sabah & Sarawak
|
15 April
Monday |
Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City
|
Malacca
|
19 April
Friday |
Sultan of Perak's Birthday
|
Perak
|
1 May
Wednesday |
Labour Day
|
All states nationwide
|
7 May
Tuesday |
Hari Hol Pahang
|
Pahang
|
17 May
Friday |
Raja Perlis' Birthday
|
Perlis
|
24 May
Friday |
Wesak Day
|
All states nationwide
|
30 & 31 May
Thursday & Friday |
Harvest Festival
Pesta Kaamatan Sabah |
Sabah & Labuan only
|
1 June
Saturday |
YDP Agong's Birthday
|
All states nationwide
|
1 & 2 June
Saturday & Sunday |
Sarawak Harvest Festival
Hari Gawai Sarawak |
Sarawak
|
5 June
Wednesday |
Israk & Mikraj
|
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan & Perlis
|
7 July
Sunday |
Georgetown World Heritage City Day
|
Penang
|
9 July
Tuesday |
Awal Ramadan
|
Johor, Kedah & Malacca
|
14 July
Sunday |
Penang Governor's Birthday
|
Penang
|
20 July
Saturday |
Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday
|
Terengganu
|
26 July
Friday |
Nuzul Al-Quran
|
Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor & Terengganu
|
8 & 9 August
Thursday & Friday |
Hari Raya Puasa
|
All states nationwide
|
31 August
Saturday |
National Independence Day / Merdeka
|
All states nationwide
|
8 September
Sunday |
Sarawak Governor's Birthday
|
Sarawak
|
16 September
Monday |
Malaysia Day
|
All states nationwide
|
6 October
Sunday |
Sabah Governor's Birthday
|
Sabah
|
13 October
Sunday |
Malacca Governor's Birthday
|
Malacca
|
15 October
Tuesday |
Hari Raya Haji
|
All states nationwide
|
16 October
Wednesday |
Hari Raya Haji, 2nd Day
|
Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
|
24 October
Thursday |
Sultan of Pahang's Birthday
|
Pahang
|
3 November
Sunday |
Deepavali / Diwali
|
All states nationwide except Sarawak
|
5 November
Tuesday |
Awal Muharram
|
All states nationwide
|
11 & 12 November
Monday & Tuesday |
Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday
|
Kelantan
|
22 November
Friday |
Sultan of Johor's Birthday
|
Johor
|
11 December
Wednesday |
Sultan of Selangor's Birthday
|
Selangor
|
9 December Monday
|
Hari Hol Almarhum
Sultan Johor |
Johor
|
25 December
Wednesday |
Christmas
|
All states nationwide
|
Text in this colour highlights Malaysia's national public holiday.
Disclamer :
While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the dates published here, dates of holidays do change from time to time without our prior knowledge.
You are encouraged to cross-check your travel dates with other public holidays sources before making flight/hotel/travel plans.
We shall not be held liable for any inaccuracy or omissions in the information published in this page.