Holidays and Observances in Malaysia for 2023

What are the main holidays in Malaysia? As with most countries, national holidays in Malaysia generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Malaysia. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2023 MALAYSIA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 22SundayLunar New YearNational
Jan 23MondayLunar New (Year Day 2)National
APRIL
Apr 22SaturdayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (tentative)National
Apr 23SundayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (Day 2 tentative)National
MAY
May 1MondayLabor DayNational
May 4ThursdayVesakNational
JUNE
Jun 5MondayYang di-Pertuan Agongs BirthdayNational
Jun 29ThursdayHari Raya Aidil Adha (tentative)National
Jun 30FridayHari Raya Aidil Adha (Day 2 tentative)National
JULY
Jul 19WednesdayMuharram (tentative)National
AUGUST
Aug 31ThursdayMalaysia National DayNational
SEPTEMBER
Sep 16SaturdayMalaysia DayNational
Sep 27WednesdayThe Prophet Muhammads Birthday (tentative)National
NOVEMBER
Nov 12SundayDiwaliNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25MondayChristmas DayNational