Federal and State Holidays in Malaysia (2025) 🇲🇾

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 2025?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays in 2025.

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 2026?

Malaysia will have 15 public holidays in 2026.

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).

2025 National Holidays in Malaysia

Date		Holiday Name
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
25 Dec	Thursday	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
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
2 Mar	Sunday	Beginning of Ramadan
3 Mar	Monday	Beginning of Ramadan (observed)
23 Mar	Sunday	Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Jul	Thursday	The Sultan of Johor Hol
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

KDH Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
27 Jan	Monday	Isra' and Mi'raj
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
2 Mar	Sunday	Beginning of Ramadan
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
8 Jun	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
15 Jun	Sunday	Birthday of The Sultan of Kedah
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
7 Sep	Sunday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (observed)
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

KTN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
6 Jun	Friday	Arafat Day
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
8 Jun	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
9 Jun	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed)
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
29 Sep	Monday	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
30 Sep	Tuesday	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

KUL Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
1 Feb	Saturday	Federal Territory Day
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

LBN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
1 Feb	Saturday	Federal Territory Day
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
30 May	Friday	Pesta Kaamatan
31 May	Saturday	Pesta Kaamatan
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

MLK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
20 Feb	Thursday	Declaration of Independence Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
2 Apr	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Third Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
24 Aug	Sunday	Birthday of the Governor of Malacca
25 Aug	Monday	Birthday of the Governor of Malacca (observed)
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

NSN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
14 Jan	Tuesday	Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan
27 Jan	Monday	Isra' and Mi'raj
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

PHG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
22 May	Thursday	The Sultan of Pahang Hol
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
30 Jul	Wednesday	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

PJY Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
1 Feb	Saturday	Federal Territory Day
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

PLS Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
27 Jan	Monday	Isra' and Mi'raj
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
17 May	Saturday	Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
8 Jun	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
9 Jun	Monday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day) (observed)
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

PNG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
7 Jul	Monday	George Town Heritage Day
12 Jul	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Penang
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

PRK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
7 Nov	Friday	Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

SBH Holidays

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

SGR Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
11 Feb	Tuesday	Thaipusam
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
11 Dec	Thursday	Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

SWK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
1 Jun	Sunday	Dayak Festival Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong; Dayak Festival Day
3 Jun	Tuesday	Dayak Festival Day (observed)
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
22 Jul	Tuesday	Sarawak Independence Day
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
1 Sep	Monday	National Day (observed)
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
11 Oct	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

TRG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
27 Jan	Monday	Isra' and Mi'raj
29 Jan	Wednesday	Chinese New Year
30 Jan	Thursday	Chinese New Year (Second Day)
4 Mar	Tuesday	Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu
18 Mar	Tuesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day
31 Mar	Monday	Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
26 Apr	Saturday	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
27 Apr	Sunday	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu (observed)
1 May	Thursday	Labor Day
12 May	Monday	Vesak Day
2 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
6 Jun	Friday	Arafat Day
7 Jun	Saturday	Eid al-Adha
8 Jun	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day)
9 Jun	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed)
27 Jun	Friday	Islamic New Year
31 Aug	Sunday	National Day
5 Sep	Friday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
16 Sep	Tuesday	Malaysia Day
20 Oct	Monday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Thursday	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 2025?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays in 2025.

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 2026?

Malaysia will have 15 public holidays in 2026.

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.