You are every Malaysian who looks forward to the Chinese calendars for the coloured boxes at the end of the year to see the next holidays. If you’re in school we are eager for the yellow boxes in that calendar and can’t wait to get back home.
Fret not anymore, for I have made the public holidays in 2024 convenient for you with just one scroll. This year is indeed a bonus year for the long weekends to spend at home.
So, gear up with plans and online bookings for your next vacation!
Public National Holidays and State Holidays in Malaysia for 2024
| Date & Day | Public Holidays in 2024 | States Involved |
| 1 Jan, Mon | New Year’s | National |
| 14 Jan, Sun | YDPB Negeri Sembilan Birthday | Negeri Sembilan |
| 25 Jan, Thu | Thaipusam | Johor,KL,Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Putrajaya & Selangor |
| 1 Feb, Thu | Federal Territory Day | KL,Labuan & Putrajaya |
| 6 Feb, Thu | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terenganu |
| 10 & 11 Feb
Sat & Sun |
Chinese New Year | National |
| 12 Feb, Mon | Chinese New Year Holiday | National except for Johor & Kedah |
| 20 Feb, Tue | Declaration of Independence Day | Melaka |
| 4 Mar, Mon | Installation of Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu |
| 12 Mar, Tue | Awal Ramadan | Johor, Kedah & Melaka |
| 23 Mar, Sar | Sultan of Johor’s Birthday | Johor |
| 28 Mar, Thu | Nuzul – Al Quran | National except Kedah, Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah & Sarawak |
| 29 Mar, Fri | Good Friday | Sabah & Sarawak |
| 10 & 11 Apr,
Wed & Thu |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National |
| 26 Apr, Fri | Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday | Terengganu |
| 1 May, Wed | Labour Day | National |
| 17 May, Fri | Raja Perlis Birthday | Perlis |
| 22 May, Wed | Wesak Day | National |
| 22 May, Wed | Hari Hol Pahang | Pahang |
| 30 & 31 May
Thu & Fri |
Harvest Festival | Labuan & Sabah |
| 1, 2 & 3 Jun
Sat, Sun & Mon |
Hari Gawai Holiday | Sarawak |
| 3 Jun, Mon | Agong’s Birthday | National |
| 16 Jun, Sun | Arafat Day | Kelantan & Terengganu |
| 17 Jun, Mon | Hari Raya Haji | National |
| 18 Jun, Tue | Hari Raja Hari Holiday | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
| 30 Jun, Sun | Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday | Kedah |
| 7 Jul, Sun | Georgetown World Heritage City Day | Penang |
| 7 Jul, Sun | Awal – Muharram | National |
| 8 Jul, Mon | Awal – Muharram Holiday | National except Johor,Kelantan & Terengganu |
| 13 Jul, Sat | Penang Governer’s Birthday | Penang |
| 22 Jul, Mon | Sarawak Day | Sarawak |
| 30 Jul, Tue | Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday | Pahang |
| 24 Aug, Sat | Melaka Governor’s Birthday | Melaka |
| 31 Aug, Sat | Merdeka Day | National |
| 16 Sept, Mon | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | National |
| 16 Sept, Mon | Malaysia Day | National |
| 29 Sept, Sun | Sultan’s Kelantan Birthday | Kelantan |
| 5 Oct, Sat | Sabah Governor’s Birthday | Sabah |
| 12 Oct, Sat | Sarawak Governor’s Birthday | Sarawak |
| 31 Oct, Thu | Deepavali | National except Sarawak |
| 1 Nov, Fri | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | Perak |
| 11 Dec, Wed | Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday | Selangor |
| 24 Dec, Tue | Christmas Eve | Sabah |
| 25 Dec, Wed | Christmas Day | National |
**The public holidays in 2024 dates might be subject to change.
These public holidays in 2024 may vary or may be extended as well. In Malaysia, our generous government has always given us an extra day of leave when a certain festive season falls on a weekend.
Hence, we might get a Friday or a Monday off as a result! Indeed the best way to overcome ‘Monday Blues’.
For any extra days of public holidays in 2024 for those working in the private sector, it is recommended to clarify with your department.
Guide to Plan Your Holiday in 2024
Here I’d like to tell you about the suggested leave to take. You can also take more leave to make the weekends even longer!
We’ve prepared a cheatsheet for the long weekends in 2024. I’m sure you’re excited to arrange more getaways in 2024, taking advantage of the 13 long weekends, so why not start planning your holidays for the upcoming year now?
Here is a cheatsheet with a list of 13 long weekends that you should look forward to in 2024.
Make sure to download and take a look at our free 2024 Long Weekends cheatsheet prepared by us, BizTech Community!
(Click on the image shown above to download a printable version!)
Conclusion
One of the best things about settling in Malaysia is the number of holidays you get to unwind and have more family time. In this multi-cultural community, it is important that everyone participates in the jubilant festive with all the other races.
Endless shopping sprees are what you and I look for every year, with new stocks and discounts of items to grab. Not forgetting fireworks lighting up in the sky that puts a great smile on our faces.
This privilege of travelling to a new place to unwind is a must-plan yearly, so don’t forget the first step which is to renew your passports. Check out our guide for an easy and swift way to renew your passport online in Malaysia.
With these steps, you’re all set for the exciting escapade with these public holidays in 2024!
