Malaysia has a total of 62 holidays in 2024. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year's Day	Monday, January 1, 2024	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar	Sunday, January 14, 2024	Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar observed	Monday, January 15, 2024	Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Thaipusam	Thursday, January 25, 2024	Thaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
Federal Territory Day	Thursday, February 1, 2024	Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Isra and Mi'raj	Thursday, February 8, 2024	Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Lunar New Year's Day	Saturday, February 10, 2024	Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Second Day of Lunar New Year	Sunday, February 11, 2024	Second Day of Lunar New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Lunar New Year Holiday	Sunday, February 11, 2024	Lunar New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Valentine's Day	Wednesday, February 14, 2024	February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu	Monday, March 4, 2024	Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
First Day of Ramadan	Tuesday, March 12, 2024	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox	Wednesday, March 20, 2024	March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor	Saturday, March 23, 2024	Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Nuzul Al-Quran	Thursday, March 28, 2024	Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
Good Friday	Friday, March 29, 2024	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 31, 2024	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Hari Raya Puasa Holiday	Tuesday, April 9, 2024	Hari Raya Puasa Holiday is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Puasa	Wednesday, April 10, 2024	Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Hari Raya Puasa Day 2	Thursday, April 11, 2024	Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City	Monday, April 15, 2024	Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu	Friday, April 26, 2024	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Labour Day	Wednesday, May 1, 2024	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis	Friday, May 17, 2024	Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Wesak Day	Wednesday, May 22, 2024	Wesak Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Pahang State Holiday	Wednesday, May 22, 2024	Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Harvest Festival	Thursday, May 30, 2024	Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Second Day of Harvest Festival	Friday, May 31, 2024	Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak	Saturday, June 1, 2024	Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak Holiday	Sunday, June 2, 2024	Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday	Monday, June 3, 2024	The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak Holiday observed	Monday, June 3, 2024	Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day of Arafat	Sunday, June 16, 2024	Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Haji	Monday, June 17, 2024	Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2)	Tuesday, June 18, 2024	Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
June Solstice	Thursday, June 20, 2024	June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday	Sunday, June 30, 2024	Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Muharram/New Year	Sunday, July 7, 2024	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
George Town World Heritage City Day	Sunday, July 7, 2024	George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Muharram Holiday	Monday, July 8, 2024	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Penang Governor's Birthday	Saturday, July 13, 2024	Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Sarawak Independence Day	Monday, July 22, 2024	Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang	Tuesday, July 30, 2024	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day	Sunday, August 11, 2024	Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca	Saturday, August 24, 2024	Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Day	Saturday, August 31, 2024	Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Holiday for Malaysia's National Day	Sunday, September 1, 2024	Holiday for Malaysia's National Day is a common local holiday in Malaysia
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday	Monday, September 16, 2024	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Malaysia Day	Monday, September 16, 2024	Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Malaysia Day	Tuesday, September 17, 2024	Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
September Equinox	Sunday, September 22, 2024	September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan	Sunday, September 29, 2024	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2)	Monday, September 30, 2024	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah	Saturday, October 5, 2024	Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak	Saturday, October 12, 2024	Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Diwali/Deepavali	Thursday, October 31, 2024	Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak	Friday, November 1, 2024	Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor	Wednesday, December 11, 2024	Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
December Solstice	Saturday, December 21, 2024	December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Christmas Eve	Tuesday, December 24, 2024	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Wednesday, December 25, 2024	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Tuesday, December 31, 2024	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.