January

1 Jan

New Year's Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

25 Jan

Thaipusam

public-holiday

Public holiday (some states)

29 Jan

Chinese New Year

public-holiday

Public holiday (2 days)

30 Jan

Chinese New Year Day 2

public-holiday

Public holiday

February

1 Feb

Federal Territory Day

public-holiday

Public holiday (KL, Putrajaya, Labuan)

April

1 Apr

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

public-holiday

Public holiday (2 days)

2 Apr

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 2

public-holiday

Public holiday

May

1 May

Labour Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

12 May

Wesak Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

June

6 Jun

Hari Raya Haji

public-holiday

Public holiday

August

31 Aug

National Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

September

16 Sep

Malaysia Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

November

8 Nov

Deepavali

public-holiday

Public holiday

December

25 Dec

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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