2024 Long Weekend Holidays in Malaysia | 2024 Vacation Planning

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

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