Malaysians love public holidays. Granted, who doesn’t? For us Malaysians, however, the commitment exists on a different plane. Year after year, we etch these dates into our minds. And effortlessly mention them when someone asks. That sadly hasn’t been the case for the past 24 months. All thanks to Covid-19, travel plans and family gatherings were put on the back burner, leading to a collective public holiday wastage like no other. But things are finally turning a corner. With borders open and most of the population inoculated, it’s time to revisit those shelved plans. Thankfully, we can expect a good number of public holidays in Malaysia in 2022.
The Types Of Public Holidays In Malaysia
There are two types of public holidays in Malaysia:
- National
- State
National-level holidays are dates observed nationwide. On the other hand, state-level holidays are only celebrated if a date is relevant to a particular state. For example, Kuala Lumpur celebrates Federal Territory Day alongside two other federal territories on 1 February.
In August, the government released the complete calendar of public holidays in Malaysia for the year 2022. Below we list down the dates of all national public holidays next year and show you how to earn yourself more long weekends—on top of the existing ones.
National Public Holidays In Malaysia For 2022
Chinese New Year (1 February, Tuesday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
Chinese New Year Second Day (2 February, Wednesday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, and Selangor
Labour Day (1 May, Sunday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
Hari Raya Puasa* (3 May, Tuesday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
Hari Raya Puasa Second Day* (4 May, Wednesday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
Vesak Day (15 May, Sunday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday (6 June, Monday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
Hari Raya Aidiladha* (10 July, Sunday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
Hari Raya Aidiladha Second Day* (11 July, Monday)
Observed by: Kelantan and Terengganu
Awal Muraham (30 July, Saturday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
National Day (31 August, Wednesday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Terengganu
Malaysia Day (16 September, Friday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Terengganu
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (9 October, Sunday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Terengganu
Deepavali (24 October, Monday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Selangor, and Terengganu
Christmas (25 December, Sunday)
Observed by: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu
*Subject to changes
Eight Long Weekends In Public Holidays In Malaysia For 2022
The following dates will most certainly be buzzing with activity. Hence, book your flights and lodging as early as possible, especially if you plan on visiting tourist-heavy spots like Langkawi and Ipoh.
Labour Day And Hari Raya Puasa
Dates: 30 April-4 May*
Total days off (including weekends): 5
Vesak Day
Dates: 14-16 May
Total days off (including weekends): 3
Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday
Dates: 4-6 June
Total days off (including weekends): 3
Hari Raya Aidiladha
Dates: 9-11 July*
Total days off (including weekends): 3 (4 for residents of Perlis or Terengganu)
Malaysia Day
Dates: 16-18 September
Total days off (including weekends): 3
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Dates: 8-10 October
Total days off (including weekends): 3
Deepavali
Dates: 22-24 October
Total days off (including weekends): 3
Christmas
Dates: 24-26 December
Total days off (including weekends): 3
*Subject to changes
Take Leave Around These Public Holidays In Malaysia For 2022
Apart from the aforementioned long weekends, you can also use your leave days to stretch out the following dates for extended breaks!
Thaipusam
Date: 18 January, Tuesday
Take leave on: 17 January, Monday
Total days off (including weekends): 4
Chinese New Year
Date: 1 February, Tuesday (Day 1), 2 February, Wednesday (Day 2)
Take leave on: 31 January, Monday
Total days off (including weekends): 5
National Day
Date: 31 August, Wednesday
Take leave on: 29 August, Monday, 30 August, Tuesday
Total days off (including weekends): 5
Log Down These Public Holidays In Malaysia For 2022 In Your Calendar
As you can tell, there’ll be an abundance of public holidays in Malaysia come 2022! Bookmark this handy list as we’re sure it’ll come in handy when you’re planning that well-deserved vacation. That said, let’s remember that the coronavirus still lives amongst us. To ensure the wellbeing of those around us, it’s imperative for us to self-test before embarking on a trip. Prioritise early prevention and purchase self-test kits from credible sellers such as Watsons and Guardian on Shopee Malaysia!
