Public holidays in Malaysia 2025
Every public holiday in Malaysia in 2025 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Malaysia, 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| 14 January | Tuesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan | Regional |
| 27 January | Monday | Isra' and Mi'raj | Regional |
| 29 January | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | National |
| 30 January | Thursday | Chinese New Year (Second Day) | National |
| 1 February | Saturday | Federal Territory Day | Regional |
| 11 February | Tuesday | Thaipusam | Regional |
| 20 February | Thursday | Declaration of Independence Day | Regional |
| 2 March | Sunday | Beginning of Ramadan | Regional |
| 3 March | Monday | Beginning of Ramadan (observed) | Regional |
| 4 March | Tuesday | Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu | Regional |
| 18 March | Tuesday | Nuzul Al-Quran Day | Regional |
| 23 March | Sunday | Birthday of the Sultan of Johor | Regional |
| 30 March | Sunday | Birthday of the Governor of Sabah | Regional |
| 31 March | Monday | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 1 April | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | National |
| 2 April | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (Third Day) | Regional |
| 18 April | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| 26 April | Saturday | Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu | Regional |
| 27 April | Sunday | Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu (observed) | Regional |
| 1 May | Thursday | Labor Day | National |
| 12 May | Monday | Vesak Day | National |
| 17 May | Saturday | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis | Regional |
| 22 May | Thursday | The Sultan of Pahang Hol | Regional |
| 30 May | Friday | Pesta Kaamatan | Regional |
| 31 May | Saturday | Pesta Kaamatan | Regional |
| 1 June | Sunday | Dayak Festival Day | Regional |
| 2 June | Monday | Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong | National |
| 3 June | Tuesday | Dayak Festival Day (observed) | Regional |
| 6 June | Friday | Arafat Day | Regional |
| 7 June | Saturday | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 8 June | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Second Day) | Regional |
| 9 June | Monday | Eid al-Adha (observed) | Regional |
| 15 June | Sunday | Birthday of The Sultan of Kedah | Regional |
| 27 June | Friday | Islamic New Year | National |
| 7 July | Monday | George Town Heritage Day | Regional |
| 12 July | Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Penang | Regional |
| 22 July | Tuesday | Sarawak Independence Day | Regional |
| 30 July | Wednesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang | Regional |
| 31 July | Thursday | The Sultan of Johor Hol | Regional |
| 24 August | Sunday | Birthday of the Governor of Malacca | Regional |
| 25 August | Monday | Birthday of the Governor of Malacca (observed) | Regional |
| 31 August | Sunday | National Day | National |
| 1 September | Monday | National Day (observed) | National |
| 5 September | Friday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | National |
| 7 September | Sunday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (observed) | Regional |
| 15 September | Monday | Additional holiday | National |
| 16 September | Tuesday | Malaysia Day | National |
| 29 September | Monday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Regional |
| 30 September | Tuesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Regional |
| 11 October | Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak | Regional |
| 20 October | Monday | Deepavali | Regional |
| 7 November | Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Perak | Regional |
| 11 December | Thursday | Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor | Regional |
| 24 December | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Regional |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 15 national holidays in 2025, 13 fall on a weekday and 2 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
Public holidays in Malaysia 2024 · Public holidays in Malaysia 2026
Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to Malaysia.