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Malaysia's Public Holiday Calendar 2024

Malaysia is blessed with a diverse array of ethnicities, cultures, and traditions. With each culture comes their own festivals, and with each festival comes the public holidays — some celebrated nationwide, while some only in selected states.

The good news is, you get to explore the vibrant tapestry of cultural celebrations and national observances as we take to the streets in colorful parades or open our houses to friends and family for communal feasts. 

The bad news is, many locals will also take the opportunity to travel to their hometowns, thus causing MAJOR road congestions, a spike in flight and hotel prices and a shortage of bus / train tickets.

I hope this calendar will help you plan your travel wisely. Please note that certain dates may be subject to change. Stay informed and connected by checking back regularly for any updates.

DateDayHolidayStates
1 JanMonNew Year’s DayNational except Johor,
Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis
& Terengganu
14 JanSunYDPB Negeri
Sembilan’s Birthday
Negeri Sembilan
15 JanMonYDPB Negeri
Sembilan’s Birthday
Negeri Sembilan
25 JanThuThaipusamJohor, Kuala Lumpur,
Negeri Sembilan, Penang,
Perak, Putrajaya &
Selangor
1 FebThuFederal Territory DayKuala Lumpur, Labuan
& Putrajaya
8 FebThuIsrak and MikrajKedah, Negeri Sembilan,
Perlis & Terengganu
10 FebSatChinese New YearNational
11 FebSunChinese New YearNational
12 FebMonChinese New YearNational except Johor
& Kedah
20 FebTueIndependence
Declaration Day
Melaka
4 MarMonInstallation of
Sultan Terengganu
Terengganu
12 MarTueThe Commencement
of Ramadan
Johor, Kedah &
Melaka
23 MarSatSultan of Johor’s
Birthday
Johor
28 MarThuNuzul Al-QuranNational except Johor,
Kedah, Melaka, Negeri
Sembilan, Sabah &
Sarawak
29 MarFriGood FridaySabah & Sarawak
10 AprWedHari Raya Aidilfitri
(Eid-ul-fitr)
National
11 AprThuHari Raya AidilfitriNational
26 AprFriSultan of Terengganu’s
Birthday
Terengganu

1 May

WedLabour Day

National

17 MayFriRaja Perlis’ BirthdayPerlis
22 MayWedWesak DayNational
22 MayWedHari Hol PahangPahang
23 MayThuHari Hol PahangPahang
30 MayThuHarvest FestivalLabuan & Sabah
31 MayFriHarvest FestivalLabuan & Sabah
1 JunSatHari GawaiSarawak
2 JunSunHari GawaiSarawak
3 JunMonAgong’s BirthdayNational
4 JunTueHari GawaiSarawak
16 JunSunArafat DayKelantan & Terengganu
17 JunMonHari Raya Haji
(Eid al-adha)
National
18 JunTueHari Raya HajiKedah, Kelantan, Perlis
& Terengganu
30 JunSunSultan of Kedah’s
Birthday
Kedah
7 JulSunAwal Muharram
(Islamic New Year)
National
7 JulSunGeorgetown World
Heritage City Day
Penang
8 JulMonAwal MuharramNational except Johor,
Kedah, Kelantan &
Terengganu
9 JulTueGeorgetown World
Heritage City Holiday
Penang
13 JulSatPenang Governor’s
Birthday
Penang
22 JulMonSarawak DaySarawak
30 JulTueSultan of Pahang’s
Birthday
Pahang
11 AugSunHari Hol Almarhum
Sultan Iskandar
Johor
24 AugSatMelaka Governor’s
Birthday
Melaka
31 AugSatMerdeka
(Independence Day)
National
1 SepSunMerdekaKelantan & Terengganu
16 SepMonProphet Muhammad’s
Birthday
National
16 SepMonMalaysia DayNational
17 SepTueMalaysia DayNational
29 SepSunSultan of Kelantan’s
Birthday
Kelantan
30 SepMonSultan of Kelantan’s
Birthday
Kelantan
5 OctSatSabah Governor’s
Birthday
Sabah
12 OctSatSarawak Governor’s
Birthday
Sarawak
31 OctThuDeepavaliNational except Sarawak
1 NovFriSultan of Perak’s
Birthday
Perak
11 DecWedSultan of Selangor’s
Birthday
Selangor
24 DecTueChristmas EveSabah
25 DecWedChristmas DayNational