Federal and State Holidays in Malaysia (2023) 🇲🇾

Q: When is the next public holiday in Malaysia?

The next public holiday in Malaysia is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — in 37 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2023?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays in 2023.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Malaysia?

The most recent public holiday in Malaysia was Islamic New Year (estimated) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — 33 days ago.

Q: How does Malaysia's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Brunei: 21 public holidaysThailand: 23 public holidaysIndonesia: 17 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2024?

Malaysia will have 15 public holidays in 2024.

Q: Does Malaysia have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Malaysia has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Malaysia observes 12 public holidays this year, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated). The most recent was Islamic New Year (estimated).

2023 National Holidays in Malaysia

Date		Holiday Name
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
JHR
KDH
KTN
KUL
LBN
MLK
NSN
PHG
PJY
PLS
PNG
PRK
SBH
SGR
SWK
TRG

State & Regional Holidays in Malaysia

JHR Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
23 Mar	Thursday	Beginning of Ramadan; Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
23 Aug	Wednesday	The Sultan of Johor Hol
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

KDH Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
18 Feb	Saturday	Isra' and Mi'raj
23 Mar	Thursday	Beginning of Ramadan
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
18 Jun	Sunday	Birthday of The Sultan of Kedah
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
30 Jun	Friday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
2 Jul	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day) (observed)
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

KTN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
9 Apr	Sunday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (observed)
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
28 Jun	Wednesday	Arafat Day
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
30 Jun	Friday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
17 Sep	Sunday	Malaysia Day (observed)
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
29 Sep	Friday	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
30 Sep	Saturday	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

KUL Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
1 Feb	Wednesday	Federal Territory Day
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Monday	Thaipusam (observed)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

LBN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
1 Feb	Wednesday	Federal Territory Day
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
30 May	Tuesday	Pesta Kaamatan
31 May	Wednesday	Pesta Kaamatan
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

MLK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
23 Mar	Thursday	Beginning of Ramadan
15 Apr	Saturday	Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
24 Aug	Thursday	Birthday of the Governor of Malacca
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

NSN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
14 Jan	Saturday	Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Monday	Thaipusam (observed)
18 Feb	Saturday	Isra' and Mi'raj
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

PHG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
22 May	Monday	The Sultan of Pahang Hol
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
30 Jul	Sunday	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
31 Jul	Monday	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang (observed)
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

PJY Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
1 Feb	Wednesday	Federal Territory Day
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Monday	Thaipusam (observed)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

PLS Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
18 Feb	Saturday	Isra' and Mi'raj
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
17 May	Wednesday	Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
30 Jun	Friday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

PNG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Monday	Thaipusam (observed)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
7 Jul	Friday	George Town Heritage Day
8 Jul	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Penang
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

PRK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Monday	Thaipusam (observed)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
3 Nov	Friday	Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

SBH Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
30 May	Tuesday	Pesta Kaamatan
31 May	Wednesday	Pesta Kaamatan
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
7 Oct	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
24 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

SGR Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
5 Feb	Sunday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Monday	Thaipusam (observed)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
13 Nov	Monday	Deepavali (observed)
11 Dec	Monday	Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

SWK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
24 Jan	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (observed)
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
1 Jun	Thursday	Dayak Festival Day
2 Jun	Friday	Dayak Festival Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
22 Jul	Saturday	Sarawak Independence Day
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
14 Oct	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

TRG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
22 Jan	Sunday	Chinese New Year
23 Jan	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
18 Feb	Saturday	Isra' and Mi'raj
19 Feb	Sunday	Isra' and Mi'raj (observed)
4 Mar	Saturday	Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu
5 Mar	Sunday	Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu (observed)
8 Apr	Saturday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
9 Apr	Sunday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (observed)
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
23 Apr	Sunday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
24 Apr	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (observed)
26 Apr	Wednesday	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
4 May	Thursday	Vesak Day
5 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
28 Jun	Wednesday	Arafat Day
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
30 Jun	Friday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
19 Jul	Wednesday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Thursday	National Day
16 Sep	Saturday	Malaysia Day
17 Sep	Sunday	Malaysia Day (observed)
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
12 Nov	Sunday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
JHR
KDH
KTN
KUL
LBN
MLK
NSN
PHG
PJY
PLS
PNG
PRK
SBH
SGR
SWK
TRG

Holidays in other countries:

🇲🇾 Malaysia 12 holidays
🇧🇳 Brunei 21 holidays
🇹🇭 Thailand 23 holidays
🇮🇩 Indonesia 17 holidays

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Malaysia

When is the next public holiday in Malaysia?

The next public holiday in Malaysia is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — in 37 days.

Is today a public holiday in Malaysia?

No — today (Sunday, July 19, 2026) is not a public holiday in Malaysia.

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2023?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays in 2023.

What was the most recent public holiday in Malaysia?

The most recent public holiday in Malaysia was Islamic New Year (estimated) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — 33 days ago.

How does Malaysia's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Brunei: 21 public holidays
Thailand: 23 public holidays
Indonesia: 17 public holidays

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2024?

Malaysia will have 15 public holidays in 2024.

Does Malaysia have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Malaysia has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.