This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays for Malaysia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state's calendar. Choose your state or territory Date 2025 Holiday States; 1 January 2025: New Year’s Day: National * except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu: 14 January 2025: YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday: Negeri Sembilan: 27 January 2025: Israk Mikraj: Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu: 29 Jan 2025 – 30 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year: National: 1 February 2025 Chinese New Year 2025, 2026 and 2027. Chinese New Year is the most anticipated holiday period each year for the millions of Malaysians with Chinese ancestry. It is also called “Spring Festival” and “Lunar New Year” and is dated based on the Chinese lunar calendar. The public holiday allocated for school students in Malaysia during Chinese New Year 2025 is from 28 February 2025 to 1 March 2025. Chinese Calendar The traditional Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar which identifies years, months, and days according to astronomical phenomena. Below is the national calendar of all public holidays in Malaysia for 2025. Chinese New Year Holiday: January 30, 2025: Thursday: National: Federal Territory Day: Malaysia Public Holidays: Essential Dates for 2025 October 16, 2024 Posted by ASEAN Briefing Written by Ayman Falak Medina Reading Time: 2 minutes We list the 2025 public holidays in Malaysia in our guide, which include Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, and state-specific holidays. Below is the date of Chinese New Year on year 2025. YearDateDayHolidayStates 202322 JanSunChinese New YearNational 202323 JanMonChinese New Year (2nd Day)National 202324 JanTueChinese New Year (Replacement Holiday)National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu 202410 FebSatChinese New YearNational 202411 FebSunChinese New Year HolidayNational 202412 FebMonChinese New Year HolidayNational List of dates for other years. Upcoming holidays in Malaysia. Holidays in Malaysia 2025. Holidays in Malaysia 2026. Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. Holiday Type Notes; 01 Jan 2025: New Year's Day: National: 30 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year: National: 31 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year Holiday: National: 02 Feb 2025: Federal Territory Day: National: 30 Mar 2025: Eid al-Fitr: National: 31 Mar 2025: Eid al-Fitr Holiday: National: 01 May 2025: Labour Day: National: 13 May 2025: Wesak Day: National: 02 The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year: 2025-01-30: Thu: Chinese New Year: 2025-03-17: Mon: Day of Nuzul Al-Quran: Malaysia Public Holidays 2025 New Year's Day (Hari Tahun Baru The Malaysia The Lunar New Year is a vibrant festival celebrated by millions of people worldwide. From family gatherings to festive foods and the spectacular Lantern Festival, learn how this cultural event Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is an important traditional holiday celebrated in Malaysia. It is considered the most significant celebration for families of Chinese descent in Malaysia. The holiday, which can last for up to 15 days, is marked by vibrant parades, dragon dances, lion dances, fireworks, family gatherings, and feasts. A lion dance head is displayed to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year which marks the Year of the Snake on the Chinese zodiac Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at China Town in Yokohama, south of Tokyo The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Summary; The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year: 2025-01-30: Thu: Chinese New Year: 2025-03-17: Mon: Day of Nuzul Al-Quran: Malaysia Public Holidays 2025 New Year's Day (Hari Tahun Baru Public Holidays 2025. 30 January: Chinese New Year (Singapore, Malaysia except Kelantan) 29-31 January: Chinese New Year (Hong Kong) FEBRUARY. On New Year’s Eve, families have big reunion dinners. The first day is for visiting relatives and friends, celebrating new beginnings, and bringing good luck for the year ahead. Chinese New Year Holiday. During Chinese New Year, Malaysians get two public holidays to celebrate without work interruptions.
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