Malaysia Public Holidays 2025
Malaysia observes 15 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 29 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Jan 30 | Thursday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Mar 17 | Monday | Day of Nuzul Al-Quran | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 31 | Monday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (day off in lieu) | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 12 | Monday | Vesak Day | Public |
| Jun 2 | Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 26 | Thursday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Aug 31 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Sep 1 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Sep 16 | Tuesday | Malaysia Day | Public |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Deepavali | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Malaysia
Public holidays in Malaysia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2025?
- Malaysia has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Malaysia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Malaysia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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