Maximise Your Long Weekends: The Ultimate Guide to Public Holidays in Malaysia 2025

Plan your 2025 holidays now! Find out all you need to know about Malaysia's long weekends and public holidays, plus tips to maximize your leave for extra-long breaks.

By Hiredly on 2024-12-09 at 6:32 AM

Updated on 2024-12-12 at 8:55 AM

All the Long Weekends in Malaysia for 2025

Long weekends aren't just for recharging; they’re the perfect opportunity to return to work refreshed and full of ideas. Planning your holidays in advance is the key to making the most out of your vacation days. In 2025, Malaysians can look forward to eight long weekends, with additional opportunities to extend these breaks into a long holiday in 2025 using annual leave.

Here’s a detailed guide to the public holidays and long weekends you won’t want to miss (feel free to share this cheat sheet with your friends too!):

Confirmed Long Weekends in 2025 (National Holidays)

1. Hari Raya Puasa:
   • Date: 29 March to 1 April 
2. Good Friday:
   • Date: 18 April to 20 April
   • Applicable for Sabah and Sarawak.
3. Wesak Day:
   • Date: 10 May to 12 May
4. Agong's Birthday:
   • Date: 31 May to 2 June 
5. Awal Muharram:
   • Date: 27 June  to 29 June 
   • Additional holiday on 29 June for Johor and Kedah.
6. Merdeka:
   • Date: 30 August to 1 September 
   • September 1st is not a holiday in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu.
7. Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday:
   • Date: 5 September to 7 September 
   • Johor and Kedah also observe a holiday on 7 September.
8. Deepavali:
   • Date: 18 October to 20 October 
   • Not applicable for Sarawak.

Maximize Your Leave: Extra Long Weekends in 2025

Annual leave is like gold—too precious to waste! Here are 14 genius ways to strategically use your annual leave in 2025, turning regular weekends into epic long holidays that align perfectly with Malaysia’s public holidays. Get ready to maximize your breaks and make every day off count!

1. New Year’s Day:
   • Date: 1 January to 5 January
   • Take leave on 2 January and 3 January
   • Not a holiday in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu.
2. Chinese New Year:
   • Date: 29 January to 2 February 
   • Take leave on 31 January 
3. Thaipusam:
   • Date: 8 February to 11 February 
   • Take leave on 10 February 
   • Observed in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, and Selangor.
4. Nuzul Al-Quran:
   • Date: 15 March to 18 March 
   • Take leave on 17 March 
   • Not a holiday in Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, and Sarawak.
5. Labour Day:
   • Date: 1 May to 4 May 
   • Take leave on 2 May
6. Wesak Day:
   • Date: 9 May to 12 May
   • Take leave on 9 May
7. Agong’s Birthday:
   • Date: 30 May to 2 June
   • Take leave on 30 May
8. Hari Raya Haji:
   • Date: 6 June to 9 June
   • Take leave on 6 June and 9 June
9. Awal Muharram:
   • Date: 26 June to 29 June
   • Take leave on 26 June
10. Merdeka:
    • Date: 29 August to 1 September
    • Take leave on 29 August 
11. Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday:
    • Date: 5 September to 8 September
    • Take leave on 5 September
12. Malaysia Day:
    • Date: 13 September to 16 September 
    • Take leave on 15 September 
13. Deepavali:
    • Date: 17 October to 21 October
    • Take leave on 17 October and 21 October
    • Not a holiday in Sarawak.
14. Christmas:
    • Date: 25 December  to 28 December 
    • Take leave on 26 December

Tips to Plan a Long Holiday in 2025

• Set a Budget Early: Allocate your travel budget in advance to ensure you can book accommodations, transportation, and activities without overspending.
• Plan ahead: Use this guide to align your vacations with public holidays.
• Combine annual leave: Make use of the suggested dates to create extended breaks.
• Book Early for Best Deals: Take advantage of early bird discounts for flights, hotels, and tours by booking well in advance.
• Explore local destinations: Discover hidden gems in Malaysia during your long weekends or long holidays.
• Stay Updated on Public Holiday Announcements: Monitor public holiday updates and potential changes to avoid last-minute surprises.

Conclusion

Whether you’re exploring new places or just catching up on some well-deserved rest, smartly planning your leave around public holidays in 2025 can help you strike the perfect work-life balance. After all, a well-rested you is the best you—ready to tackle any challenge at work!

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By Hiredly on 2024-12-09 at 6:32 AM