Malaysia Public Holidays: Complete Guide 2025–2027

Jul 13, 2026

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This document provides official public holiday dates for Malaysia from 2025–2027, sorted by year and state. It also outlines key rules governing replacement holidays and legal frameworks, including the Holidays Act, Sarawak Holidays Ordinance, and State of Sabah Holidays Ordinance. The document notes that most states observe a Saturday–Sunday weekend, while Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu follow a Sunday–Thursday workweek. Replacement holiday rules ensure the total number of annual public holidays is not reduced by weekends.

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Malaysia Public Holidays ‒ Complete Guide ØÖØÛ‒ØÖØÝ This page provides official public holiday dates for Malaysia, sorted by year and state, plus key rules governing replacement holidays and legal frameworks. All information is extracted and [restructured from publicholidays.com](restructured from publicholidays.com). Overview Malaysia’s public holidays are gazetted at federal and state levels, combining national holidays and state-specific observances. Dates and entitlements are governed by: • Holidays Act ×ßÛ× (Act ÙÜß) • Sarawak Holidays Ordinance • State of Sabah Holidays Ordinance Most states observe a Saturday‒Sunday weekend. Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu follow a Sunday‒Thursday workweek (weekend: Friday‒Saturday) . Replacement Holiday Rules • A public holiday on a Sunday is replaced on the following Monday ( next working day) . • A public holiday on a Saturday grants a day off for those required to work that day. • This ensures total annual public holiday days are not reduced by weekends. • Retail, hospitality, and other essential services often remain open on public holidays. State & Federal Territory Selection You may filter holidays by your state or territory: Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Terengganu ØÖØÛ Malaysia Public Holidays | Date | Day | Holiday | States Observed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | × Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | National except Joh Kedah, Kelantan, Pe Terengganu | | ×Ú Jan | Tue | YDPB Negeri Sembilan's Birthday | Negeri Sembilan | | ØÝ Jan | Mon | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Semb Perlis, Terengganu | | Øß Jan | Wed | Chinese New Year | National | | ÙÖ Jan | Thu | Chinese New Year Holiday | National | | × Feb | Sat | Federal Territory Day | Kuala Lumpur, Labu Putrajaya | | ×× Feb | Tue | Thaipusam | Johor, Kedah, KL, N Sembilan, Penang, Putrajaya, Selangor | | ØÖ Feb | Thu | Independence Declaration Day | Melaka | | Ø Mar | Sun | Awal Ramadan | Johor, Kedah | | Ù Mar | Mon | Awal Ramadan Holiday | Johor | | Ú Mar | Tue | Installation of Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu | | ×Þ Mar | Tue | Nuzul Al-Quran | National except Joh Kedah, Melaka, Neg Sembilan, Sabah, S | | ØÙ Mar | Sun | Sultan of Johor's Birthday | Johor | | ØÚ Mar | Mon | Sultan of Johor's Birthday Holiday | Johor | | ÙÖ Mar | Sun | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu | P a | ÙÖ Mar | Sun | Sabah Governor's Birthday | Sabah | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ù× Mar | Mon | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National | | × Apr | Tue | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National | | Ø Apr | Wed | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | Melaka | | ×Þ Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Sabah, Sarawak | | ØÜ Apr | Sat | Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday | Terengganu | | ØÝ Apr | Sun | Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday Holiday | Terengganu | | ØÞ Apr | Mon | Special Public Holiday | Johor | | × May | Thu | Labour Day | Nation

Jul 13, 2026

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