Malaysia Public Holiday 2024: National and State Holidays HR Guide
Posted on 22 December 2023 in Business | Suki Bajaj
Navigating the ever-shifting landscape of national and state holidays in Malaysia can be tough, but fear not, HR leaders! This comprehensive guide will be your trusty compass through the diverse national calendar of all 2024 public holidays in Malaysia.
From the family warmth of Chinese New Year to the twinkling lights of Christmas, we’re here to help you ensure your business sails smoothly through the year ahead!
So, buckle up, grab your calendar, and let's dive into the dates and regulations, so you can focus on what truly matters – creating a harmonious and culturally aware workplace.
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In Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, employees covered under the Employment Act 1955 are entitled to 11 paid public holidays every year. The allocation and dates of public holidays in Malaysia are governed by various state and federal laws. Here are the list of 2024 Calendar & Public Holiday in Malaysia.
Public Holiday in January 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Mon | New Year's Day | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
| 14 Jan | Sun | YDPB Negeri Sembilan's Birthday | Negeri Sembilan |
| 25 Jan | Thu | Thaipusam | Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya & Selangor |
Public Holiday in February 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Thu | Federal Territory Day | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya |
| 08 Feb | Thu | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu |
| 10 Feb | Sat | Chinese New Year | National |
| 11 Feb | Sun | Chinese New Year Holiday | National |
| 12 Feb | Mon | Chinese New Year Holiday | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu |
| 20 Feb | Tue | Hari Pengisytiharan Tarikh Kemerdekaan | Melaka |
Public Holiday in March 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | Mon | Installation of Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu |
| 12 Mar | Tue | Awal Ramadan | Johor, Kedah & Melaka |
| 23 Mar | Sat | Sultan of Johor's Birthday | Johor |
| 28 Mar | Thu | Nuzul Al-Quran | National except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah & Sarawak |
| 29 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | Sabah & Sarawak |
Public Holiday in April 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Wed | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National |
| 11 Apr | Thu | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National |
| 26 Apr | Fri | Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday | Terengganu |
Public Holiday in May 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Wed | Labour Day | National |
| 17 May | Fri | Raja Perlis' Birthday | Perlis |
| 22 May | Wed | Hari Hol Pahang | Pahang |
| 22 May | Wed | Wesak Day | National |
| 30 May | Thu | Harvest Festival | Labuan & Sabah |
| 31 May | Fri | Harvest Festival Holiday | Labuan & Sabah |
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Public Holiday in June 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | Sat | Hari Gawai | Sarawak |
| 02 Jun | Sun | Hari Gawai Holiday | Sarawak |
| 03 Jun | Mon | Hari Gawai Holiday | Sarawak |
| 03 Jun | Mon | Agong's Birthday | National |
| 16 Jun | Sun | Arafat Day | Terengganu |
| 17 Jun | Mon | Hari Raya Haji | National |
| 18 Jun | Tue | Hari Raya Haji Holiday | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
| 30 Jun | Sun | Sultan of Kedah's Birthday | Kedah |
Public Holiday in July 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | Sun | Georgetown World Heritage City Day | Penang |
| 07 Jul | Sun | Awal Muharram | National |
| 13 Jul | Sat | Penang Governor's Birthday | Penang |
| 22 Jul | Mon | Sarawak Day | Sarawak |
| 30 Jul | Tue | Sultan of Pahang's Birthday | Pahang |
Public Holiday in August 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Sun | Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar | Johor |
| 24 Aug | Sat | Melaka Governor's Birthday | Melaka |
| 31 Aug | Sat | Merdeka Day | National |
Public Holiday in September 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Mon | Malaysia Day | National |
| 16 Sep | Mon | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | National |
| 29 Sep | Sun | Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday | Kelantan |
| 30 Sep | Mon | Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday Holiday | Kelantan |
Public Holiday in October 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Sat | Sabah Governor's Birthday | Sabah |
| 12 Oct | Sat | Sarawak Governor's Birthday | Sarawak |
| 31 Oct | Thu | Deepavali | National except Sarawak |
Public Holiday in November 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Fri | Sultan of Perak's Birthday | Perak |
Public Holiday in December 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec | Wed | Sultan of Selangor's Birthday | Selangor |
| 24 Dec | Tue | Christmas Eve | Sabah |
| 25 Dec | Wed | Christmas Day | National |
What if a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday?
In states and territories with Saturday-Sunday weekends, public holidays landing on Sundays are shifted to Mondays. If Monday's also a holiday, the substitute falls on the next workday.
In Johor and Kedah, when a public holiday falls on Friday, the official observance is moved to Sunday or the next working day, while in Kelantan and Terengganu, a public holiday that falls on Saturday is shifted to Sunday or the next working day.
Do employees get paid for working on public holidays?
If an employee works on a paid holiday, they can choose to receive either another day off or double pay, in addition to their regular holiday pay.
Employees who work overtime on a paid holiday shall be compensated at a rate equivalent to three times their regular hourly rate of pay. In the case of piece-rated employees, three times their ordinary rate per piece.
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