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New Year's Day
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Wednesday |
Jan. 1, 2025 |
Regional
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Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Melaka, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak
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Local name: Tahun Baru
Observed on January 1, celebrating the start of the Gregorian New Year with gatherings, fireworks, and festivities.
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Chinese New Year
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Wednesday |
Jan. 29, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Tahun Baru Cina
Celebrating the Lunar New Year with family reunions, lion dances, red envelopes, and traditional feasts.
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Chinese New Year Holiday
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Thursday |
Jan. 30, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Tahun Baru Cina
Celebrating the Lunar New Year with family reunions, lion dances, red envelopes, and traditional feasts.
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Malaysian Declaration of Independence Day
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Thursday |
Feb. 20, 2025 |
Regional
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Melaka
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Local name: Hari Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan Malaysia
Commemorates the formal declaration of independence, celebrating sovereignty and national unity.
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Beginning of Ramadan
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Sunday |
March 2, 2025 |
Regional
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Kedah, Johor, Melaka
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Local name: Permulaan Ramadan
The start of the Islamic fasting month, a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection for Muslims.
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri
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Monday |
March 31, 2025 |
National
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All
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Marks the end of Ramadan’s fasting, celebrated with prayers, feasting, and visiting relatives.
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
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Tuesday |
April 1, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Marks the end of Ramadan’s fasting, celebrated with prayers, feasting, and visiting relatives.
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Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City
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Tuesday |
April 15, 2025 |
Regional
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Melaka
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Local name: Pengisytiharan Melaka Bandaraya Bersejarah
Marking the date when Melaka was declared a historical city, celebrating its heritage and cultural significance.
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Labour Day
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Thursday |
May 1, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Pekerja
Observed on May 1, honoring workers’ rights, achievements, and contributions to society.
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Wesak Day
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Monday |
May 12, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Wesak
A Buddhist festival marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.
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Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong
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Monday |
June 2, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Keputeraan Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Celebrating the official birthday of Malaysia’s King.
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Hari Raya Haji
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Saturday |
June 7, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha)
The Festival of Sacrifice, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s faith.
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Awal Muharram
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Friday |
June 27, 2025 |
National
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All
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Marks the start of the Islamic New Year.
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Melaka Governor's Birthday
(In Lieu)
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Monday |
Aug. 25, 2025 |
Regional
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Melaka
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Local name: Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka
Celebrating the official birthday of the Governor of Melaka.
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National Day
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Sunday |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Kebangsaan
Observed on August 31, commemorating Malaysia’s independence (Merdeka) from Britain in 1957.
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National Day Holiday
(In Lieu)
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Monday |
Sept. 1, 2025 |
Regional
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Perlis, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Melaka, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak
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Local name: Hari Kebangsaan
Observed on August 31, commemorating Malaysia’s independence (Merdeka) from Britain in 1957.
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Maulidur Rasul
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Friday |
Sept. 5, 2025 |
National
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All
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Commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Malaysia Day
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Tuesday |
Sept. 16, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Malaysia
Observed on September 16, marking the formation of Malaysia in 1963.
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Deepavali
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Monday |
Oct. 20, 2025 |
Regional
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Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Melaka, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, Kedah, Kelantan, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak
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Local name: Hari Deepavali
A Hindu festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
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Christmas Day
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Thursday |
Dec. 25, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Hari Krismas
Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
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