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 Holiday: Date: Day: Chinese New Year’s Day: January 29, 2025: Wednesday: Hari Raya Puasa: March 31, 2025: Monday: Hari Raya Puasa: April 1, 2025: Tuesday: Labour Day 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: 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. Below is the national calendar of all public holidays in Malaysia for 2025. Official dates are subject to change at any time, so please check back regularly for updates. We will make sure to attach the fastest and most accurate information for you. National Public Holidays . 1 Jan, Wed – New Year’s Day. 29 Jan, Wed – Chinese New Year. 30 Jan, Thu – Chinese New Year Holiday. 1 May, Thu – Labour Day. 12 May, Mon – Wesak Day. 18 Mar, Tue – Nuzul Al-Quran. 31 Mar, Mon – Hari Raya Aidilfitri. 1 Apr, Tue – Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday. 7 Jun, Sat – Hari Raya Haji. 27 Jun 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. States. 1 Jan (Wednesday) New Year's Day. National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu. 14 Jan (Tuesday) YDPB Negeri Sembilan's Birthday. Negeri Sembilan. 27 Jan (Monday) Israk and Mikraj. Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu. 29 Jan (Wednesday) Chinese New Year. National. 30 Jan (Thursday) Chinese New Year Holiday For your information, public holidays Malaysia for 2025 include: January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day; January 14 (Tuesday) – YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday; January 27 (Monday) – Israk and Mikraj; January 29 (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year; January 30 (Thursday) – Chinese New Year Holiday 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. 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. 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 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. List Of Public Holidays in Malaysia. Malaysia is a country with many public holidays. This is because our country is a multi-racial and multi-religious country that celebrates almost all types of festivals for the 3 largest races in Malaysia, which is the Malay, Chinese and the Indian. Below is a list of public holidays for 2025. 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 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. 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 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 Malaysia Calendar 2025 State Holidays. JANUARY. 1 Jan (Wednesday): New Year 2025 Celebration (only for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor) 14 Jan (Tuesday): Birthday of Tuanku Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan (only for Negeri Sembilan)
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |