Malaysia has a total of 69 holidays in 2022. 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
Saturday, January 1, 2022 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Friday, January 14, 2022 Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Thaipusam
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Thaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
Lunar New Year's Day
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Federal Territory Day
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Second Day of Lunar New Year
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Second Day of Lunar New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Lunar New Year Holiday
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Lunar New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Valentine's Day
Monday, February 14, 2022 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.
Isra and Mi'raj
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 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
Friday, March 4, 2022 Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
March Equinox
Sunday, March 20, 2022 March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia
First Day of Ramadan
Sunday, April 3, 2022 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Good Friday
Friday, April 15, 2022 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City
Friday, April 15, 2022 Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 17, 2022 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Nuzul Al-Quran
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Labour Day
Sunday, May 1, 2022 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Hari Raya Puasa
Monday, May 2, 2022 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
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Labour Day observed
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Wesak Day
Sunday, May 15, 2022 Wesak Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Pahang State Holiday
Sunday, May 22, 2022 Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Pahang State Holiday observed
Monday, May 23, 2022 Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Harvest Festival
Monday, May 30, 2022 Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Second Day of Harvest Festival
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak Holiday
Thursday, June 2, 2022 Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
Monday, June 6, 2022 The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
Sunday, June 19, 2022 Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
George Town World Heritage City Day
Thursday, July 7, 2022 George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day of Arafat
Saturday, July 9, 2022 Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia
Penang Governor's Birthday
Saturday, July 9, 2022 Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Haji
Sunday, July 10, 2022 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 holiday
Sunday, July 10, 2022 Hari Raya Haji holiday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2)
Monday, July 11, 2022 Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
Sunday, July 17, 2022 Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis observed
Monday, July 18, 2022 Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Sarawak Independence Day
Friday, July 22, 2022 Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Muharram/New Year
Saturday, July 30, 2022 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
Saturday, July 30, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Day
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia Day
Friday, September 16, 2022 Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
September Equinox
Friday, September 23, 2022 September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
Saturday, October 8, 2022 Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Sunday, October 9, 2022 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Holiday
Monday, October 10, 2022 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Diwali/Deepavali
Monday, October 24, 2022 Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
Friday, November 4, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
Friday, November 11, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2)
Saturday, November 12, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia
Election Eve Holiday
Friday, November 18, 2022 Election Eve Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
General Elections
Saturday, November 19, 2022 General Elections is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for General Elections
Sunday, November 20, 2022 General Elections is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Election Eve Holiday
Sunday, November 20, 2022 Election Eve Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia Cup Public Holiday
Sunday, November 27, 2022 Malaysia Cup Public Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Elections Victory Public Holiday
Monday, November 28, 2022 Elections Victory Public Holiday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor
Sunday, December 11, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor
Monday, December 12, 2022 Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
December Solstice
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24, 2022 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2022 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day observed
Monday, December 26, 2022 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31, 2022 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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