January

1Jan

New Year's Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

25Jan

Thaipusam

public-holiday

Public holiday (some states)

29Jan

Chinese New Year

public-holiday

Public holiday (2 days)

30Jan

Chinese New Year Day 2

public-holiday

Public holiday

February

1Feb

Federal Territory Day

public-holiday

Public holiday (KL, Putrajaya, Labuan)

April

1Apr

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

public-holiday

Public holiday (2 days)

2Apr

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 2

public-holiday

Public holiday

May

1May

Labour Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

12May

Wesak Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

June

6Jun

Hari Raya Haji

public-holiday

Public holiday

August

31Aug

National Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

September

16Sep

Malaysia Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

November

8Nov

Deepavali

public-holiday

Public holiday

December

25Dec

Christmas Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

Notes

Malaysia has 14 public holidays, with some varying by state. The holidays reflect the country's multicultural society. Employees are entitled to 11 paid public holidays per year.

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