Full List of Malaysia's Public Holidays And School Breaks for 2025

Larry Mimosa October 04, 2024 | 09:43

Using our list of public holidays and school breaks in Malaysia, you can plan the perfect getaways for the year 2025, which includes 14 opportunities for long weekends that last for three to four days.

If you are considering exhilarating trips for 2025, our comprehensive guide to public holidays in Malaysia, particularly focusing on long weekends, is essential.

The Malaysian government has designated important federal and national holidays that are included in the calendar of public holidays. Major holidays like Deepavali, Merdeka Day, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri are included in this varied schedule, which reflects national customs as well as local ones.

The forthcoming year features numerous extended weekends lasting 3 to 4 days. Selecting leave on Monday or Friday, in conjunction with public holidays on Tuesday or Thursday, will facilitate the planning of memorable long weekends in Malaysia in 2025.Interested in acquiring additional information?

Learn more: 2025 Malaysia Calendar - A Full List of the National Holidays and Observances: Dates & Celebrations

A Complete of Malaysia's Public Holidays for 2025

Malaysia's Public Holidays 2025

January 29-30: Chinese New Year

Since Chinese New Year is on January 29 and 30 (Wednesday and Thursday), you can take the 31st off. This will give you a 5-day weekend, which includes February 1 and 2 (Saturday and Sunday). People who work six days a week don't have to worry because February 1 is Federal Territory Day. This is especially true in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya.

February 11: Thaipusam festival

The famous Thaipusam festival takes place on February 11, 2025, all over Malaysia, but mostly in Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, and Selangor. If you take off on Monday, February 10, you can plan a four-day long weekend from February 8 (Saturday) to February 11 (Tuesday).

March 18: Nuzul Al-Quran

With Nuzul Al-Quran falling on March 18, Tuesday, taking leave on Monday will give you a 4-day long weekend, perfect for planning a short getaway.

March 31-April 1: Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Enjoy a 4-day long weekend, with Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays falling on March 31 and April 1 (Monday and Tuesday).

April 18: Good Friday

With Good Friday falling on April 18, you can enjoy a 3-day long weekend from April 18-20.

May 1: Labour Day

If you take a leave on May 2 (Friday), you will get another 4-day long weekend in 2025 as May 1, Labour Day, is Thursday.

May 12: Wesak Day

With Wesak Day falling on May 12, 2025, which is a Monday, enjoy a 3-day-long weekend this month.

June 2: Agong’s birthday

As June 2, Agong’s (the Malaysian King’s) birthday falls on a Monday this year, you can easily enjoy a 3-day-long weekend at the start of this month.

June 27: Awal Muharram

June has another 3-day-long weekend as Awal Muharram falls on June 27, 2025, which is Friday.

September 1: Merdeka Day

While July and August have no long weekend opportunities nationally (only state holidays), the first day of September is Merdeka Day, which falls on Monday.

September 5: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

Merdeka Day holiday is immediately followed by Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday on September 5 (Friday).

September 14: Malaysia Day

As September 14 (Tuesday) is Malaysia Day, taking leave on Monday will give you another long weekend in September.

October 20: Diwali

With Diwali falling on October 20, Monday, there is at least one long weekend this month.

December 25: Christmas

November might not have any long weekends, but December is shaping up to be pretty exciting! Since Christmas is on a Thursday this year, if you take Friday off, you'll enjoy a nice four-day weekend!

Malaysia's School Breaks for 2024/2025

Students will benefit from Malaysia's structured school holidays, which provide breaks that are aligned with both academic schedules and major cultural celebrations. In addition to public holidays that are observed in the workplace, students will also benefit from these holidays.

Kumpulan A and Kumpulan B are the two primary categories that make up the Malaysian school vacations that are scheduled to accompany the 2024/2025 school year. Both of these groups take vacations during the holidays, but the dates of those vacations are slightly different in order to accommodate local weekend practices and public holidays.

There are four states that make up Kumpulan A: Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu. The first day of the school year in these states is March 10, 2024. Kumpulan B, on the other hand, includes all of the remaining states and federal territories, and the beginning of the school year is scheduled for March 11, 2024.

Kumpulan A (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu)

Kumpulan A

When it comes to schools located in Kumpulan A states, the beginning of the 2024/2025 school year is on March 10, 2024. The following is a list of the term breaks:

• Term 1 Holidays from May 24 to June 2, 2024.

• Term 2 Holidays from September 13 to September 21, 2024.

• Term 3 Holidays from December 20 to December 28, 2024.

• End of School Year Holidays from January 17 to February 15, 2025.

Kumpulan B

In Kumpulan B states, the school year commences on March 11, 2024. This group has similar holiday periods with slight variations:

• Term 1 Holidays from May 25 to June 2, 2024.

• Term 2 Holidays from September 14 to September 22, 2024.

• Term 3 Holidays from December 21 to December 29, 2024.

• End of School Year Holidays from January 18 to February 16, 2025.

More School Holidays

Besides the standard term breaks, additional holidays are observed to coincide with major festivals.

Kumpulan A: Hari Raya Aidilfitri runs from April 7 to April 11, 2024, while Deepavali is observed on October 30, 2024.

Kumpulan B: Hari Raya Aidilfitri extends from April 8 to April 12, 2024, and Deepavali spans October 30 to November 1, 2024.

FAQs

How many public holidays are workers entitle to in Malaysia each year?

Workers in Malaysia are entitled to at least 11 public holidays per year, per Malaysian Labour Law. Act 265's Section 60D(1) mandates that employers observe the following five mandatory public holidays:The Ruler's birthday, also known as Yang di-Pertuan Agong or Federal Territory Day, is celebrated on National Day.- Malaysia Day - Labor DayFor the remaining paid leave days, employers can select six more holidays from the list of federal holidays.

What are the most prominent public holidays in Malaysia?

Federal ones like National Day, Labour Day, Malaysia Day. There’s also religious & ethnic holidays like CNY, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr.

What should an employee do if they work on a public holiday?

Workers are entitled to overtime pay if they put in time on a public holiday. Employers are obligated to pay employees three times their hourly rate for overtime work performed on public holidays in accordance with Section 60D(1) and Section 60D(3)(a) of Act 265. Furthermore, in the event that the holiday coincides with a day off, the subsequent business day will be treated as a holiday instead.

What happens if a public holiday falls on a weekend?

In accordance with Section 3 of the Holidays Act 1951, the day following a weekend that is also a public holiday (a weekly holiday) is designated as a public holiday in lieu of the originally scheduled public holiday. If today is already a holiday, then the day after that will also be a holiday.

In Conclusion

In summary, the aforementioned document presents the national calendar of public holidays in Malaysia for the year 2025. Annotate these dates on your calendar to strategize, optimize your work schedule, and relish a well-earned respite.

Public holidays are not merely opportunities for respite; they are integral to your overall well-being. Regardless of whether you are organizing a journey, enjoying quality moments with family, or merely recuperating, it is essential to recognize and assert your entitlement to these days off.