Sabah Public Holidays 2025

Below is the complete list of Sabah public holidays for 2025, including nationwide public holidays and Sabah-specific observances. This page is reviewed and updated in line with official announcements to ensure the information remains accurate and up to date.

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DateDayHolidayStatesTypeLong WeekendObserved
1-JanWedNew Year’s DayNational except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuFederal--
29-JanWedChinese New YearNationalFederalYes-
30-JanThuChinese New Year Day-2NationalFederalYes-
30-MarSunSabah Governor’s BirthdaySabahStateYes-
31-MarMonSabah Governor’s Birthday HolidaySabahStateYesYes
31-MarMonHari Raya AidilfitriNationalFederalYes-
1-AprTueHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2NationalFederalYes-
18-AprFriGood FridaySabah, SarawakStateYes-
1-MayThuLabour DayNationalFederal--
12-MayMonWesak DayNationalFederalYes-
30-MayFriHarvest FestivalW.P. Labuan, SabahStateYes-
31-MaySatHarvest Festival HolidayW.P. Labuan, SabahStateYes-
2-JunMonAgong’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
7-JunSatHari Raya HajiNationalFederalYes-
27-JunFriAwal MuharramNationalFederalYes-
31-AugSunMerdeka DayNationalFederalYes-
1-SepMonMerdeka Day HolidayNationalFederalYesYes
5-SepFriProphet Muhammad’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
16-SepTueMalaysia DayNationalFederal--
20-OctMonDeepavaliNational except SarawakFederalYes-
24-DecWedChristmas EveSabahState--
25-DecThuChristmas DayNationalFederalYes-

Visit sabah.gov.my for the original announcement.

Planning ahead is easier when you know Sabah’s official public holiday dates for year 2025.

State Public Holidays 2025

In addition to national public holidays, Sabah observes several state-specific public holidays that apply only within the state. These holidays are established under state regulations and local traditions, and they may differ from those observed in other parts of Malaysia.

Sabah follows a Monday–Friday working week, consistent with most Malaysian states. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, a replacement holiday is usually observed on the following weekday, subject to official guidelines.

Public holidays in Sabah generally apply to government offices, schools, and most businesses operating within the state. However, working arrangements may vary by sector, particularly in tourism, plantation industries, retail, and essential services.

As public holiday dates and replacement arrangements may be updated following official announcements, it is advisable to refer to this page regularly when planning work schedules, school activities, or travel within Sabah.

Public holiday dates may differ by state and year. To compare dates nationwide, view the Public Holidays Malaysia for 2025, or refer to the School Holidays Malaysia for 2025 for term-based planning.