Other BriefingsMalaysia’s Public Holidays for 2024
Malaysia’s multicultural population acknowledges a number of key holidays from a number of cultures. This includes Christmas Day, Deepavali, and the Islamic New Year.
It’s also worth noting that in the states of Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu the working week is Sunday to Thursday with Friday and Saturday observed as weekends.
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Malaysia’s public holiday schedule for 202 |
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Public Holiday |
Details |
Applies to |
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New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
National, except for Johor, |
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Chinese New Year |
February 10-12 |
National |
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Hari Raya Puasa |
April 10-11 |
National |
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Labour Day |
May 1 |
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu. |
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Vesak Day |
May 22 |
National |
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Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday |
June 3 |
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu. |
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Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of Sacrifice/Aidiladha) |
June 17 |
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu. |
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Hari Raya Qurban (Day 2) |
June 18 |
Kelantan and Terengganu. |
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Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah) [Islamic New Year] |
July 7 |
National |
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Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday |
Monday, June 5 |
National |
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Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of Sacrifice/Aidiladha) |
Thursday, June 29 |
National |
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Hari Raya Qurban (Day 2) |
Friday, June 30 |
Kelantan and Terengganu. |
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Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah) [Islamic New Year] |
July 7 |
National |
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Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah) [Islamic New Year] |
July 8 |
National except Johor, |
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National Day/Merdeka Day |
August 31 |
National |
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Merdeka Day Holiday |
September 1 |
Kelantan & Terengganu |
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Maulid Nabi |
September 16 |
National |
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Malaysia Day |
September 16 |
National |
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Deepavali |
October 31 |
National except Sarawak |
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Christmas Eve |
December 24 |
Sabah |
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Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25 |
National |
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