Public Holidays are an important moment for any foreign domestic workers. You will find here a list of public holidays in different countries. Note that local regulation can restrict or specifically limit the public holidays for foreign domestic workers. Feel free to know more in our tips section.
01
Jan2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Common local holiday
14
Jan2025
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
27
Jan2025
Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Common local holiday
29
Jan2025
Lunar New Year's Day
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
National holiday
30
Jan2025
Second Day of Lunar New Year
Second Day of Lunar New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
National holiday
30
Jan2025
Lunar New Year Holiday
Lunar New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
01
Feb2025
Federal Territory Day
Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
14
Feb2025
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance
01
Mar2025
First Day of Ramadan
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Common local holiday
04
Mar2025
Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu
Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
17
Mar2025
Nuzul Al-Quran
Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
20
Mar2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Season
23
Mar2025
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
31
Mar2025
Hari Raya Puasa
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
National holiday
01
Apr2025
Hari Raya Puasa Day 2
Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
National holiday
15
Apr2025
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
18
Apr2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Common local holiday
20
Apr2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance
26
Apr2025
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
01
May2025
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday
22
May2025
Pahang State Holiday
Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
30
May2025
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
31
May2025
Second Day of Harvest Festival
Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
01
Jun2025
Gawai Dayak
Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
02
Jun2025
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
National holiday
02
Jun2025
Gawai Dayak observed
Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
02
Jun2025
Gawai Dayak Holiday
Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
06
Jun2025
Day of Arafat
Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
07
Jun2025
Hari Raya Haji
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
National holiday
08
Jun2025
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2)
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
15
Jun2025
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
21
Jun2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Season
27
Jun2025
Muharram/New Year
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
National holiday
07
Jul2025
George Town World Heritage City Day
George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Local holiday
12
Jul2025
Penang Governor's Birthday
Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Local holiday
17
Jul2025
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Local holiday
22
Jul2025
Sarawak Independence Day
Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
30
Jul2025
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
01
Aug2025
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
24
Aug2025
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
25
Aug2025
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca observed
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
31
Aug2025
Malaysia's National Day
Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
National holiday
01
Sep2025
Malaysia's National Day observed
Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
National holiday
05
Sep2025
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
16
Sep2025
Malaysia Day
Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
National holiday
22
Sep2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Season
04
Oct2025
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
11
Oct2025
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
07
Nov2025
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
11
Nov2025
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
12
Nov2025
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2)
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
11
Dec2025
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Common local holiday
21
Dec2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Season
24
Dec2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Local holiday
24
Dec2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance
25
Dec2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
31
Dec2025
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.