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Malaysia kindly offers an array of extended weekends in 2024, turning everyday getaways into colorful getaways. These pauses, which are interwoven with public holidays and other significant events, offer invites to immerse oneself in the remarkable rather than just acting as calendar pause buttons. Every weekend provides a different chapter in the story of Malaysian culture, from the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year to the reflective atmosphere of Wesak Day and the coziness of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The Hari Raya Haji Weekend offers an opportunity to explore customs, and the Mid-Year Break turns into a halfway oasis for self-discovery. These longer breaks are more than just breaks; they’re like punctuation, writing a year’s worth of experiences, cultural learning, and treasured memories against Malaysia’s alluring landscape.
DATE OF LONG WEEKENDS IN 2024
NEW YEAR’S DAY
30th December 2023 to 1st January 2024 (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 days
* Except Johor – Kedah – Kelantan – Perlis – Terengganu
THAIPUSAM
25th January 2024 to 28th January 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
Day: 4 Days
Take leave on Friday, 26 January
* Only applicable for Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya – Johor – Negeri Sembilan – Perak – Penang
FEDERAL TERRITORY DAY
1st February 2024 to 4th February 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
Day: 4 Days
Take leave on Thursday, 2nd February
* Only applicable for Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya – Labuan
CHINESE NEW YEAR
10th February 2024 until 12th February 2024 (Saturday until Monday)
Day: 3 Days
NUZUL AL-QURAN
28th March 2024 to 31st March 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
Day: 4 Days
Take leave on Thursday, 29th March 2024
* Except for Johor – Kedah – Malacca – Negeri Sembilan – Sabah – Sarawak
HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
10th April 2024 to 14th April 2024 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Day: 5 Days
Take leave on Friday, 12th April 2024
LABOUR DAY
1st May to 5th May 2024 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Day: 5 Days
Take leave on Thursday, 2nd May 2024 and 3rd May 2024
WESAK DAY
22nd May 2024 to 26th May 2024 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Day: 5 Days
Take Leave on Thursday, 23rd May 2024 and Friday 24th May 2024
YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG’S BIRTHDAY
1st June 2024 to 3rd June 2024 (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 Days
HARI RAYA HAJI
15th June 2024 to 17th June 2024 (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 Days
AWAL MUHARRAM
6th July 2024 to 8th July 2024 (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 Days
* Replacement holiday on Monday
MALAYSIA DAY & PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S BIRTHDAY (MAULIDUR RASUL)
14th September 2024 to 16th September 2024 (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 Days
DEEPAVALI
31st October 2024 to 3rd November 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
Day: 4 Days
Take Leave on Friday, 1st November 2024
CHRISTMAS
25th December to 29th December (Wednesday to Sunday)
Day: 5 Days
Take Leave on Thursday, 26th December 2024 and Friday, 27th December 2024
STATES HOLIDAY
Johor
AWAL RAMADAN
12th March 2024 (Tuesday)
Day: 1 day
SULTAN OF JOHOR’S BIRTHDAY
23th March 2024 (Saturday)
Day: 1 day
HARI HOL ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR
11th August 2024 (Sunday)
Day: 1 day
MERDEKA DAY
30th August 2024 to 1st September 2024 (Friday to Sunday)
Day: 3 days
Kedah
ISRAK & MIKRAJ
8th February 2024 (Thursday)
Day: 1 day
AWAL RAMADAN
12th March 2024 (Tuesday)
Day: 1 day
HARI RAYA HAJI
17th June to 18th June (Monday and Tuesday)
Day: 2 days
SULTAN OF KEDAH’S BIRTHDAY
30th June 2024 (Sunday)
Day: 1 day
MERDEKA DAY
30th August 2024 to 1st September 2024 (Friday to Sunday)
Day: 3 days
Kelantan
HARI RAYA HAJI
17th June to 18th June (Monday and Tuesday)
Day: 2 days
MERDEKA DAY
30th August 2024 to 1st September 2024 (Friday to Sunday)
Day: 3 days
SULTAN OF KELANTAN’S BIRTHDAY
29th September 2024 to 30th September 2024 (Sunday and Monday)
Day: 2 days
Perak
SULTAN OF PERAK’S BIRTHDAY
1st November 2024 (Friday)
Day: 1 day
Selangor
SULTAN OF SELANGOR’S BIRTHDAY
11th December 2024 (Wednesday)
Day: 1 day
Malacca
INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION DAY
20th February 2024 (Thursday)
Day: 1 day
AWAL RAMADAN
12th March 2024 (Tuesday)
Day: 1 day
MALACCA GOVERNOR’S BIRTHDAY
24th August 2024 (Saturday)
Day: 1 day
Negeri Sembilan
YANG DI-PERTUAN BESAR NEGERI SEMBILAN’S BIRTHDAY
14th January 2024 to 15th January 2024 (Sunday to Monday)
Day: 2 days
ISRAK & MIKRAJ
8th February 2024 (Thursday)
Day: 2 days
Pahang
HARI HOL PAHANG
22nd May 2024 to 23rd May 2024 (Wednesday to Thursday)
Day: 2 day
SULTAN OF PAHANG’S BIRTHDAY
30th July 2024 (Tuesday)
Day: 1 day
Perlis
ISRAK & MIKRAJ
8th February 2024 (Thursday)
Day: 1 day
RAJA PERLIS’ BIRTHDAY
17th May 2024 (Friday)
Day: 1 day
HARI RAYA HAJI
17th June to 18th June (Monday and Tuesday)
Day: 2 days
Penang
GEORGE TOWN WORLD HERITAGE CITY DAY
6th July 2024 to 8th July 2024 (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 days
PENANG GOVERNOR’S BIRTHDAY
13th July 2024 to 14th July 2024 (Saturday and Sunday)
Day: 2 day
Sabah
GOOD FRIDAY
29th March 2024 to 31st March 2024 (Friday to Sunday)
Day: 3 days
HARVEST FESTIVAL
30th May 2024 to 1st June 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
Day: 4 days
SABAH GOVERNOR’S BIRTHDAY
5th October 2024 (Saturday)
Day: 1 day
CHRISTMAS EVE
21st December 2024 to 24th December 2024 (Saturday to Tuesday)
Take leave on Monday, 23rd December 2024
Sarawak
HARI GAWAI
1st June 2024 to 3rd June (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 days
SARAWAK’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
22nd July 2024 (Monday)
Day: 1 day
SARAWAK GOVERNOR’S BIRTHDAY
12th October 2024 (Saturday)
Day: 1 day
Terengganu
ISRAK & MIKRAJ
8th February 2024 (Thursday)
Day: 1 day
INSTALLATION OF SULTAN TERENGGANU
2nd March 2024 to 4th March 2024 (Saturday to Monday)
Day: 3 days
Take leave on Sunday, 3rd March 2024
SULTAN OF TERENGGANU’S BIRTHDAY
26th April 2024 (Friday)
Day: 1 day
HARI RAYA HAJI
17th June to 18th June (Monday and Tuesday)
Day: 2 days
MERDEKA DAY
30th August 2024 to 1st September 2024 (Friday to Sunday)
Day: 3 days
FEDERAL TERRITORY (KUALA LUMPUR - LABUAN - PUTRAJAYA)
FEDERAL TERRITORY DAY
1st February 2024 to 4th February 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
Day: 4 Days
Take leave on Thursday, 2nd February
HARVEST FESTIVAL
30th May 2024 to 1st June 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
Day: 4 days
* Only applicable for Labuan