Malaysia has a total of 61 holidays in 2023. 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	Sunday, January 1, 2023	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Day observed	Monday, January 2, 2023	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar	Saturday, January 14, 2023	Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Lunar New Year's Day	Sunday, January 22, 2023	Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Second Day of Lunar New Year	Monday, January 23, 2023	Second Day of Lunar New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Lunar New Year Holiday	Monday, January 23, 2023	Lunar New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Federal Territory Day	Wednesday, February 1, 2023	Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Thaipusam	Sunday, February 5, 2023	Thaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
Valentine's Day	Tuesday, February 14, 2023	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	Saturday, February 18, 2023	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	Saturday, March 4, 2023	Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
March Equinox	Monday, March 20, 2023	March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
First Day of Ramadan	Thursday, March 23, 2023	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	Thursday, March 23, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Good Friday	Friday, April 7, 2023	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Nuzul Al-Quran	Saturday, April 8, 2023	Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 9, 2023	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City	Saturday, April 15, 2023	Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Puasa Holiday	Friday, April 21, 2023	Hari Raya Puasa Holiday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Puasa	Saturday, April 22, 2023	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	Sunday, April 23, 2023	Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu	Wednesday, April 26, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Labour Day	Monday, May 1, 2023	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Wesak Day	Thursday, May 4, 2023	Wesak Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Pahang State Holiday	Monday, May 22, 2023	Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Harvest Festival	Tuesday, May 30, 2023	Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Second Day of Harvest Festival	Wednesday, May 31, 2023	Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak	Thursday, June 1, 2023	Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak Holiday	Friday, June 2, 2023	Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday	Monday, June 5, 2023	The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday	Sunday, June 18, 2023	Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
June Solstice	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Day of Arafat	Wednesday, June 28, 2023	Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Haji	Thursday, June 29, 2023	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)	Friday, June 30, 2023	Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia
George Town World Heritage City Day	Friday, July 7, 2023	George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Penang Governor's Birthday	Saturday, July 8, 2023	Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis	Monday, July 17, 2023	Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Muharram/New Year	Wednesday, July 19, 2023	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Sarawak Independence Day	Saturday, July 22, 2023	Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang	Sunday, July 30, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang observed	Monday, July 31, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
Special Public Holiday	Monday, August 14, 2023	Special Public Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day	Wednesday, August 23, 2023	Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca	Thursday, August 24, 2023	Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Day	Thursday, August 31, 2023	Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia Day	Saturday, September 16, 2023	Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
September Equinox	Saturday, September 23, 2023	September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday	Thursday, September 28, 2023	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	Saturday, October 7, 2023	Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak	Saturday, October 14, 2023	Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak	Friday, November 3, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan	Saturday, November 11, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
Diwali/Deepavali	Sunday, November 12, 2023	Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2)	Sunday, November 12, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor	Monday, December 11, 2023	Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Football Win Holiday	Sunday, December 17, 2023	Football Win Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
December Solstice	Friday, December 22, 2023	December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Christmas Eve	Sunday, December 24, 2023	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Monday, December 25, 2023	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Sunday, December 31, 2023	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.