Holidays in Malaysia in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Malaysia in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Malaysia.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Malaysia - Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya January 1 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar | Malaysia - Negeri Sembilan January 14 2025, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Malaysia - Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis January 27 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Chinese Lunar New Year's Day | Malaysia January 29 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year | Malaysia January 30 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Federal Territory Day | Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya February 1 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Valentine's Day | Malaysia February 14 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Ramadan begins | Malaysia - Johor, Kedah, Malacca March 1 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Anniversary of the coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu | Malaysia - Terengganu March 4 2025, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Nuzul Al-Quran | Malaysia - Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Perak, Pahang, Penang, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu March 17 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Malaysia March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Johor | Malaysia - Johor March 23 2025, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Malaysia March 31 2025, Monday |
National |
| Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 | Malaysia April 1 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| Declaration of Malacca as Historical City | Malaysia - Malacca April 15 2025, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Good Friday | Malaysia - Sabah, Sarawak April 18 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Malaysia April 20 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu | Malaysia - Terengganu April 26 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Labour Day | Malaysia May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Pahang State Holiday | Malaysia - Pahang May 7 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Harvest Festival | Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah May 30 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Harvest Festival Day 2 | Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah May 31 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Gawai Dayak | Malaysia - Sarawak June 1 2025, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Gawai Dayak | Malaysia - Sarawak June 2 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Gawai Dayak Holiday | Malaysia - Sarawak June 2 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Malaysia June 6 2025, Friday |
National |
| Hari Raya Haji | Malaysia June 7 2025, Saturday |
National |
| Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) | Malaysia - Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu June 8 2025, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| June Solstice | Malaysia June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Muharram/New Year | Malaysia June 27 2025, Friday |
National |
| George Town World Heritage City Day | Malaysia - Penang July 7 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Penang Governor's Birthday | Malaysia - Penang July 12 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Raja of Perlis | Malaysia - Perlis July 17 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Sarawak Independence Day | Malaysia - Sarawak July 22 2025, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day | Malaysia - Johor August 1 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Malaysia's National Day | Malaysia August 31 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Malaysia's National Day | Malaysia September 1 2025, Monday |
National |
| The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Malaysia September 5 2025, Friday |
National |
| Malaysia Day | Malaysia September 16 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Malaysia September 23 2025, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Birthday of the Governor of Sabah | Malaysia - Sabah October 4 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Governor of Malacca | Malaysia - Malacca October 10 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak | Malaysia - Sarawak October 11 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang | Malaysia - Pahang October 24 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Perak | Malaysia - Perak November 7 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Malaysia - Kelantan November 11 2025, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) | Malaysia - Kelantan November 12 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor | Malaysia - Selangor December 11 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | Malaysia December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Malaysia December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Malaysia December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Malaysia December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Malaysia