MALAYSIA – It is 2021 and the most awaited public holiday list is finally here. This article provides you with the most comprehensive guide to make full use of your annual leave.
According to the official statement from Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia, there will be four long weekends in 2021, including New Year’s Day, Lunar Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the Birthday of Agong.
However, if you feel that this is far not enough, please read this article till the end. We’ve provided with the most comprehensive leave guide which you would only need to take 1-2 days of leave and enjoy up to one week of vacation.
Malaysia National Holiday in 2021 :
January
Jan 01 (Friday) – New Year’s Day (Long holiday ??)
Jan 28 (Thursday) – Thaipusam
(? Apply for leave on Jan 29 (Fri) and enjoy 4 days long holiday)
February
Feb 01 (Monday) – Wilayah Persekutuan Day
Feb 12 (Friday) -First day of Chinese New Year (Long holiday ??)
Feb 13 (Saturday) – Second day of Chinese New Year
March
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April
Apr 29 (Thursday) – Nuzul Al-Quran
(? Apply for leave on Apr 30 (Fri) and enjoy 4 days long holiday)
May
May 13 (Thursday) – Hari Raya Aidilfitri
May 14 (Friday) – Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Long holiday ??)
May 26 (Wednesday) – Wesak Day
(? Apply for leave on Apr 27/28 and enjoy up to 5 days long holiday)
June
Jun 7 (Monday) – Agong’s Birthday (Long holiday ??)
July
Jul 20 (Tuesday) – Hari Raya Haji
(? Apply for leave on Jul 19 (Mon) and enjoy up to 4 days long holiday)
August
Aug 10(Tuesday) – Awal Muharram
(? Apply for leave on Aug 9 (Mon) and enjoy up to 4 days long holiday)
Aug 31(Tuesday) – National Day
(? Apply for leave on Aug 30 (Mon) and enjoy up to 4 days long holiday)
September
Sep 16(Thursday) – Malaysia Day
(? Apply for leave on Sep 17 (Fri) and enjoy up to 4 days long holiday)
October
Oct 19( Tuesday) – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
(? Apply for leave on Oct 18 (Mon) and enjoy up to 4 days long holiday)
November
Nov 4 (Thursday) – Deepavali Day
(? Apply for leave on Nov 5(Fri) and enjoy up to 4 days long holiday)
December
Dec 25(Saturday) – Christmas day ?
You can also view the full list here.
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Sources: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia
Editor: Raymond Chen
Proofreader: Sarah Yeoh
