Malaysia Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Malaysia year 2023
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Day observed (02 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar (14 Jan) : Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day (22 Jan) : Chinese New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year (23 Jan) : Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Chinese Lunar New Year Holiday (23 Jan) : Chinese Lunar New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Federal Territory Day (01 Feb) : Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, romance and friendship.
Isra and Mi'raj (18 Feb) : 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.
Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu (04 Mar) : Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
March Equinox (21 Mar) : March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
First Day of Ramadan (23 Mar) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor (23 Mar) : Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Good Friday (07 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Nuzul Al-Quran (08 Apr) : Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
Easter Sunday (09 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City (15 Apr) : Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Puasa (22 Apr) : 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 (23 Apr) : Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu (26 Apr) : Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Pahang State Holiday (22 May) : Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Harvest Festival (30 May) : Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Second Day of Harvest Festival (31 May) : Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak (01 Jun) : Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak Holiday (02 Jun) : Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday (05 Jun) : The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Day of Arafat (28 Jun) : Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Haji (29 Jun) : 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) (30 Jun) : Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a common local holiday in Malaysia
George Town World Heritage City Day (07 Jul) : George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Penang Governor's Birthday (08 Jul) : Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis (17 Jul) : Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Muharram/New Year (19 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Sarawak Independence Day (22 Jul) : Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang (30 Jul) : Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang observed (31 Jul) : Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day (23 Aug) : Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Day (31 Aug) : Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia Day (16 Sep) : Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (27 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah (07 Oct) : Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca (13 Oct) : Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak (14 Oct) : Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak (03 Nov) : Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (11 Nov) : Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) (12 Nov) : Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (11 Dec) : Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a common local holiday in Malaysia
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.