Public Holidays Malaysia 2025
Here you’ll find the public holidays in Malaysia for 2025, covering both nationwide and state-specific holidays. This page is kept up to date to reflect any official changes or announcements, so you can rely on it for accurate and current information.
| Date | Day | Holiday | States | Type | Long Weekend | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Jan | Wed | New Year’s Day | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu | Federal | - | - |
| 14-Jan | Tue | YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday | Negeri Sembilan | State | - | - |
| 27-Jan | Mon | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu | State | Yes | - |
| 29-Jan | Wed | Chinese New Year | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 30-Jan | Thu | Chinese New Year Day-2 | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 1-Feb | Sat | Federal Territory Day | W. P. Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya | State | - | - |
| 11-Feb | Tue | Thaipusam | Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor, W. P. Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | State | - | - |
| 20-Feb | Thu | Independence Declaration Day | Melaka | State | - | - |
| 2-Mar | Sun | Awal Ramadan | Johor, Kedah | State | Yes | - |
| 3-Mar | Mon | Awal Ramadan Holiday | Johor | State | Yes | Yes |
| 4-Mar | Tue | Installation of Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu | State | - | - |
| 18-Mar | Tue | Nuzul Al-Quran | National except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, Sarawak | Federal | - | - |
| 23-Mar | Sun | Sultan of Johor’s Birthday | Johor | State | Yes | - |
| 24-Mar | Mon | Sultan of Johor’s Birthday Holiday | Johor | State | Yes | Yes |
| 30-Mar | Sun | Sabah Governor’s Birthday | Sabah | State | Yes | - |
| 31-Mar | Mon | Sabah Governor’s Birthday Holiday | Sabah | State | Yes | Yes |
| 31-Mar | Mon | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 1-Apr | Tue | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2 | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 2-Apr | Wed | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | Melaka | State | Yes | Yes |
| 18-Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Sabah, Sarawak | State | Yes | - |
| 26-Apr | Sun | Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday | Terengganu | State | Yes | - |
| 1-May | Thu | Labour Day | National | Federal | - | - |
| 12-May | Mon | Wesak Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 17-May | Sat | Raja Perlis’ Birthday | Perlis | State | Yes | - |
| 22-May | Thu | Hari Hol Pahang | Pahang | State | - | - |
| 30-May | Fri | Harvest Festival | W.P. Labuan, Sabah | State | Yes | - |
| 31-May | Sat | Harvest Festival Holiday | W.P. Labuan, Sabah | State | Yes | - |
| 1-Jun | Sun | Hari Gawai | Sarawak | State | Yes | - |
| 2-Jun | Mon | Hari Gawai Day-2 | Sarawak | State | Yes | - |
| 2-Jun | Mon | Agong’s Birthday | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 3-Jun | Tue | Hari Gawai Holiday | Sarawak | State | Yes | Yes |
| 4-Jun | Wed | Hari Gawai Holiday | Sarawak | State | Yes | Yes |
| 6-Jun | Fri | Arafat Day | Kelantan, Terengganu | State | Yes | - |
| 7-Jun | Sat | Hari Raya Haji | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 8-Jun | Sun | Hari Raya Haji Day-2 | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu | State | Yes | - |
| 9-Jun | Mon | Hari Raya Haji Holiday | Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu | State | Yes | Yes |
| 22-Jun | Sun | Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday | Kedah | State | Yes | - |
| 27-Jun | Fri | Awal Muharram | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 7-Jul | Mon | Georgetown World Heritage City Day | Penang | State | Yes | - |
| 12-Jul | Sat | Penang Governor’s Birthday | Penang | State | - | - |
| 22-Jul | Tue | Sarawak Day | Sarawak | State | - | - |
| 30-Jul | Wed | Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday | Pahang | State | - | - |
| 31-Jul | Thu | Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar | Johor | State | - | - |
| 24-Aug | Sun | Melaka Governor’s Birthday | Melaka | State | Yes | - |
| 25-Aug | Mon | Melaka Governor’s Birthday Holiday | Melaka | State | Yes | Yes |
| 31-Aug | Sun | Merdeka Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 1-Sep | Mon | Merdeka Day Holiday | National | Federal | Yes | Yes |
| 5-Sep | Fri | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 16-Sep | Tue | Malaysia Day | National | Federal | - | - |
| 29-Sep | Mon | Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday | Kelantan | State | Yes | - |
| 30-Sep | Tue | Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Day-2 | Kelantan | State | Yes | - |
| 11-Oct | Sat | Sarawak Governor’s Birthday | Sarawak | State | Yes | - |
| 20-Oct | Mon | Deepavali | National except Sarawak | Federal | Yes | - |
| 7-Nov | Fri | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | Perak | State | Yes | - |
| 11-Dec | Thu | Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday | Selangor | State | - | - |
| 24-Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve | Sabah | State | - | - |
| 25-Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
Visit kabinet.gov.my for the original announcement.
Planning your year is easier when you know the official public holiday dates for 2025 in advance.
State Public Holidays 2025
In addition to national public holidays, each Malaysian state observes its own set of holidays based on local laws, traditions, and royal observances. These state holidays may vary from one region to another and can significantly affect school schedules, government offices, and business operations.
| Johor | Kedah |
| Kelantan | Kuala Lumpur |
| Labuan | Melaka |
| Negeri Sembilan | Pahang |
| Penang | Perak |
| Perlis | Putrajaya |
| Sabah | Sarawak |
| Selangor | Terengganu |
Public holidays in Malaysia are established under federal and state legislation, meaning not all holidays are observed uniformly nationwide. While most public holidays that fall on weekdays are treated as non-working days, actual practices may differ depending on the state and sector.
For most states, if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, a replacement holiday is usually observed on the following weekday. However, in states where the working week begins on Sunday—such as Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu—the weekly rest day and replacement rules may differ slightly.
Because of these variations, it’s always important to check the state-specific holiday list above, especially when planning travel, school activities, or business operations across different parts of Malaysia.