Public Holidays in Malaysia: Your Ultimate Guide for 2025!

Get ready to mark those calendars! Here’s a comprehensive guide to all the public holidays in Malaysia for 2025. We’ll break down the national holidays, state-specific holidays, and even answer some frequently asked questions to ensure you get the most out of your well-deserved breaks.

Federal Public Holidays Schedule

State Public Holiday Schedule

Combined Federal and State Public Holiday Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What happens if a public holiday falls on a rest day?

If public holiday fall on a rest day, the next working day is the replacement Public Holiday.

What happens if a public holiday falls on my off day?

Unfortunately, if a public holiday falls on your off day, there’s no replacement day off. However, some private sector provide replacement holiday on the next working day, as an extra employee benefit.

What about having 2 Public Holiday fall on the same day?

If two Public Holidays fall on a rest day,

The first public holiday, which is mandatory (like National Day) will automatically be replaced on the next working day.
The second holiday, if non-mandatory, can be replaced on another working day agreed upon by the employer and employees.

Pro Tip!

Planning a vacation around public holidays is a great way to maximize your time off. Keep this list handy so you can strategically plan your getaways and make the most of those long weekends! Stay tuned for more fun and informative content!