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 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. Chinese New Year Holiday: January 30, 2025: Thursday: National: Federal Territory Day: 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. 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 Public Holidays 2025: Date: Applicable States: New Year’s Day 1 January 2025 (Wed) All States (except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu) Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Birthday 14 January 2025 (Tue) Negeri Sembilan: Israk and Mikraj: 27 January 2025 (Mon) Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu: Chinese New Year Malaysia public holidays — Chinese New Year 29 Jan, 2025. The Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals in Malaysia. Also known as the Lunar New Year, this festival of renewal is of huge religious and cultural significance in the South-East Asian nation, where a quarter of the population claim Chinese ancestry. 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 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 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. Malaysia Public Holidays 2025. In Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, employees covered under the Employment Act 1955 are entitled to 11 paid public holidays every year. The allocation and dates of public holidays in Malaysia are governed by various state and federal laws. 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. 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 Malaysia Public Holidays 2025. In Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, employees covered under the Employment Act 1955 are entitled to 11 paid public holidays every year. The allocation and dates of public holidays in Malaysia are governed by various state and federal laws. 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. 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) 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.
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