Malaysians enjoy many public holidays each year. The school term starts in January and ends around mid-November with 4 breaks in between. Meanwhile, certain states observe more holidays as compared to others depending on their demographic and other factors.

Federal Holidays

Each year, Malaysia experiences a series of federal holidays which are observed by the entire country. It must be noted that while federal holidays are usually applicable to all states, there are a numbered few that does not follow.

1. 1 January, Tuesday – New Year’s Day – Observed by most states except Perlis, Teregganu, Kelantan, Kedah, Kelantan and Johor
2. 21 January, Monday – Thaipusam – celebrated only in Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Putrajaya, Selangor, Perak and Penang
3. 1 February, Friday – Federal Territory Day – Only applicable and observed in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan (being Federal Territories of Malaysia)
4. 5 and 6 February, Tuesday and Wednesday – Chinese New Year – Nationwide celebrations
5. 1 May, Wednesday – Labour Day – Nationwide
6. 19 May, Sunday – Wesak Day, holiday observed on 20 May except Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah
7. 22 May, Wednesday – Nuzul Quran – observed nationwide except in Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, Sarawak and Johor
8. 5 and 6 June, Wednesday and Thursday, – Eid Mubarak also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri
9. 11 and 12 August, Sunday and Monday – Hari Raya Haji
10. 31 August, Saturday – Merdeka Day
11. 1 September, Sunday – Awal Muharram
12. 9 September, Monday – the Yang Dipertuan Agong’s Birthday
13. 16 September, Monday – Malaysia Day
14. 27 October, Sunday – Deepavali
15. 9 November, Saturday – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
16. 25 December, Wednesday – Christmas Day

State Level Holidays

Besides the holidays observed at the federal level, the respective have their own holidays as well. They are as follow:

• 14 January, Monday – YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday
• 20 January, Sunday – Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday
• 4 March, Monday – Installation of Sultan Terengganu
• 23 March, Saturday – Sultan of Johor’s Birthday
• 3 April, Wednesday – Israk and Mikraj – only in the states of Kedah, Negeri Sembilan and Perlis
• 15 April, Monday – Declaration of Melaka as a Historical City
• 19 April, Friday – Good Friday – Only in Sabah and Sarawak
• 26 April, Friday – Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday
• 6 May, Monday – Awal Ramadan – Only for states of Johor, Kedah and Melaka
• 7 May, Tuesday – Hari Hol Pahang
• 30 and 31 May, Thursday and Friday – Harvest Festival – only for Federal Territory Labuan and Sabah
• 1 and 2 June, Saturday and Sunday – Hari Gawai – Only for Sarawak
• 7 July, Sunday – Georgetown World Heritage City Day
• 13 July, Saturday – Penang Governor’s Birthday
• 17 July, Wednesday – Raja Perlis’ Birthday
• 22 July, Monday – Sarawak Day
• 14 September, Saturday – Sarawak Governor’s Birthday
• 5 October, Saturday – Sabah Governor’s Birthday
• 11 October, Friday – Melaka Governor’s Birthday
• 24 October, Monday – Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday
• 28 October, Monday – Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
• 1 November, Friday – Sultan of Perak’s Birthday
• 11 November, Monday – Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday
• 12 November, Tuesday – Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Holiday
• 11 December, Wednesday – Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday

2019 School Holidays

The school terms have not been confirmed by the Ministry of Education and will be updated when it becomes available.