Malaysia Public Holidays 2025
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Malaysia Public Holidays 2025
Below is the list of 2025 public holidays for Malaysia. Some of the most highly searched holidays include Hari Raya 2025, Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025, and Deepavali 2025 holidays. The public holidays 2025 dates are subject to official changes, hence it is recommended to check back regularly for updates.
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Date |
Day |
Holiday |
States |
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1 Jan |
Wed |
New Year’s Day |
National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
|
14 Jan |
Tue |
YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday |
Negeri Sembilan |
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27 Jan |
Mon |
Israk and Mikraj |
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu |
|
29 Jan |
Wed |
Chinese New Year |
National |
|
30 Jan |
Thu |
Chinese New Year Holiday |
National |
|
1 Feb |
Sat |
Federal Territory Day |
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya |
|
11 Feb |
Tue |
Thaipusam |
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Penang & Perak |
|
20 Feb |
Thu |
Independence Declaration Day |
Melaka |
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1 Mar |
Sat |
Awal Ramadan |
Johor, Kedah & Melaka |
|
4 Mar |
Tue |
Installation of Sultan Terengganu |
Terengganu |
|
17 Mar |
Mon |
Nuzul al-Quran |
National except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah & Sarawak |
|
23 Mar |
Sun |
Sultan of Johor’s Birthday |
Johor |
|
31 Mar |
Mon |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
National |
|
1 Apr |
Tue |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday |
National |
|
18 Apr |
Fri |
Good Friday |
Sabah & Sarawak |
|
26 Apr |
Sat |
Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday |
Terengganu |
|
27 Apr |
Sun |
Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday Holiday |
Terengganu |
|
1 May |
Thu |
Labour Day |
National |
|
12 May |
Mon |
Wesak Day |
National |
|
17 May |
Sat |
Raja Perlis’ Birthday |
Perlis |
|
22 May |
Thu |
Hari Hol Pahang |
Pahang |
|
30 May |
Fri |
Harvest Festival |
Labuan & Sabah |
|
31 May |
Sat |
Harvest Festival Holiday |
Labuan & Sabah |
|
1 Jun |
Sun |
Hari Gawai |
Sarawak |
|
2 Jun |
Mon |
Hari Gawai Holiday |
Sarawak |
|
2 Jun |
Mon |
Agong’s Birthday |
National |
|
3 Jun |
Tue |
Agong’s Birthday Holiday |
Sarawak |
|
5 Jun |
Thu |
Arafat Day |
Kelantan & Terengganu |
|
6 Jun |
Fri |
Hari Raya Haji |
National |
|
7 Jun |
Sat |
Hari Raya Haji Holiday |
Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
|
8 Jun |
Sun |
Hari Raya Haji Holiday |
Kedah & Terengganu |
|
15 Jun |
Sun |
Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday |
Kedah |
|
27 Jun |
Fri |
Awal Muharram |
National |
|
29 Jun |
Sun |
Awal Muharram Holiday |
Johor & Kedah |
|
7 Jul |
Mon |
Georgetown World Heritage City Day |
Penang |
|
12 Jul |
Sat |
Penang Governor’s Birthday |
Penang |
|
22 Jul |
Tue |
Sarawak Day |
Sarawak |
|
30 Jul |
Wed |
Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday |
Pahang |
|
31 Jul |
Thu |
Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar |
Johor |
|
24 Aug |
Sun |
Melaka Governor’s Birthday |
Melaka |
|
25 Aug |
Mon |
Melaka Governor’s Birthday Holiday |
Melaka |
|
31 Aug |
Sun |
Merdeka Day |
National |
|
1 Sep |
Mon |
Merdeka Day Holiday |
National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu |
|
5 Sep |
Fri |
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
National |
|
7 Sep |
Sun |
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday |
Johor & Kedah |
|
16 Sep |
Tue |
Malaysia Day |
National |
|
29 Sep |
Mon |
Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday |
Kelantan |
|
30 Sep |
Tue |
Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Holiday |
Kelantan |
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4 Oct |
Sat |
Sabah Governor’s Birthday |
Sabah |
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11 Oct |
Sat |
Sarawak Governor’s Birthday |
Sarawak |
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20 Oct |
Mon |
Deepavali |
National except Sarawak |
|
7 Nov |
Fri |
Sultan of Perak’s Birthday |
Perak |
|
11 Dec |
Thu |
Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday |
Selangor |
|
24 Dec |
Wed |
Christmas Eve |
Sabah |
|
25 Dec |
Thu |
Christmas Day |
National |
This list of 2025 public holidays Malaysia is to help better plan your holidays and festive celebrations (Raya 2025, CNY 2025, Deepavali 2025, etc.).
Still planning your 2024 holiday? Click here for the list of Malaysia Public Holidays 2024.
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