🇲🇾Malaysia 2020 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Malaysia in 2020, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 17 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Hari Tahun Baru | 2020-01-01 | 2463 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tahun Baru Cina | 2020-01-25 | 2439 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tahun Baru Cina | 2020-01-26 | 2438 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tahun Baru Cina (substitute day) | 2020-01-27 | 2437 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Pekerja | 2020-05-01 | 2342 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vesak Day | 2020-05-07 | 2336 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Nuzul Al-Quran | 2020-05-10 | 2333 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Raya Aidil Fitri | 2020-05-24 | 2319 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Raya Aidil Fitri | 2020-05-25 | 2318 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong | 2020-06-01 | 2311 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Raya Haji | 2020-07-31 | 2251 days ago | Public Holidays |
Awal Muharram | 2020-08-20 | 2231 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Kebangsaan | 2020-08-31 | 2220 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Malaysia | 2020-09-16 | 2204 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | 2020-10-29 | 2161 days ago | Public Holidays |
Deepavali | 2020-11-14 | 2145 days ago | Public Holidays |
Hari Krismas | 2020-12-25 | 2104 days ago | Public Holidays |
Malaysia 2020 Holiday Planning Highlights
Malaysia has 17 public holidays in 2020. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 7 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Tahun Baru Cina: 2020-01-25 to 2020-01-27, 3 consecutive days
- Hari Pekerja: 2020-05-01 to 2020-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Hari Raya Aidil Fitri: 2020-05-23 to 2020-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong: 2020-05-30 to 2020-06-01, 3 consecutive days
- Hari Raya Haji: 2020-07-31 to 2020-08-02, 3 consecutive days
- Hari Kebangsaan: 2020-08-29 to 2020-08-31, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 4 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Vesak Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-05-07 to 2020-05-10
- Hari Nuzul Al-Quran: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-05-07 to 2020-05-10
- Awal Muharram: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-08-20 to 2020-08-23
- Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-10-29 to 2020-11-01
In 2020, 5 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Malaysia provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 5 public holidays.