Malaysia School Holidays Calendar 2025 - Plan Your Vacation & Public Holidays

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We provide a comprehensive schedule for planning your school holidays and public holidays! The Ministry of Education Malaysia has set the school holiday schedule for 2025, and here we have compiled all the important dates in an easily accessible calendar. Whether you are planning a family vacation, a trip back to your hometown, or just a relaxing time at home, this calendar is the perfect guide.

In addition, we have prepared interesting tips for travel each month to help you plan suitable activities, from attractive destinations to fun family activity suggestions. By checking this 2025 school holiday schedule, you can ensure that every moment spent with family is truly well-utilized.

What are you waiting for? Plan your dates, let's travel!

PS: Airplane ticket prices are set to rise in 2025

January 2025 Holiday Calendar

January 2025

  • 1 Jan 2025: New Year (Except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu)
  • 14 Jan 2025: Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan (Negeri Sembilan)
  • 17 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025: Year-End Holiday 2024
  • 27 Jan 2025: Israk and Mikraj (Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu)
  • 29 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year Holiday
Public Holidays
4 Days
State Holidays
1 Day
School Holiday Period
16 Days

Travel Tips

January has a long school holiday along with Chinese New Year. This month has cold weather, suitable for snow activities in Europe, Turkey, Korea, Japan and China. Want a healing island trip? Phuket Thailand. Beautiful weather and calm seas on the west coast.

February 2025 Holiday Calendar

February 2025

  • 17 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025: Year-End Holiday 2024
  • 1 Feb 2025: Federal Territory Day
  • 11 Feb 2025: Thaipusam (Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya & Selangor)
Public Holidays
1 Day
State Holidays
1 Day
School Holiday Period
16 Days

Travel Tips

February is a suitable month to enjoy the ending winter in countries like Japan, Korea and Eastern Europe. This is the perfect time to visit Mount Fuji or snowy areas in Hokkaido. If you like beaches, you can go to Krabi, as the weather is okay there.

March 2025 Holiday Calendar

March 2025

  • 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025: Hari Raya Holiday
  • 2 Mar 2025: Start of Ramadan (Johor, Kedah & Melaka)
  • 4 Mar 2025: Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
  • 18 Mar 2025: Nuzul Al-Quran (Except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah & Sarawak)
Public Holidays
3 Days
State Holidays
1 Day
School Holiday Period
0 Days

Travel Tips

March is the fasting month. But it's also the beginning of the flower season in countries like Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Don't miss the opportunity to see cherry blossoms in Japan or South Korea. Umrah during Ramadan? We can arrange.

April 2025 Holiday Calendar

April 2025

  • 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025: Hari Raya Holiday
  • 2 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2025: Additional Holiday
  • 18 Apr 2025: Good Friday (Sabah & Sarawak)
  • 26 Apr 2025: Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
Public Holidays
4 Days
State Holidays
2 Days
School Holiday Period
0 Days

Travel Tips

April is the best time to visit Australia and New Zealand as they are in autumn. You will enjoy the changing leaf colors in areas like Melbourne and Queenstown. For those wanting a beach vacation, Maldives or Boracay, Philippines, are amazing tropical destinations.

May 2025 Holiday Calendar

May 2025

  • 29 May 2025 - 9 Jun 2025: School Term 1 Break
  • 1 May 2025: Labor Day
  • 12 May 2025: Vesak Day
  • 17 May 2025: Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
  • 22 May 2025: Pahang State Day
  • 30 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 (Labuan & Sabah): Kaamatan Festival
Public Holidays
2 Days
State Holidays
4 Days
School Holiday Period
3 Days

Travel Tips

May is a quiet month before the major holiday season begins. This is the best time to visit European countries like Italy, France, and Spain before summer arrives. For beach destinations, Aceh, Bali, Labuan Bajo, Lombok are in the dry season and perfect for snorkeling and diving activities.

June 2025 Holiday Calendar

June 2025

  • 29 May 2025 - 9 Jun 2025: School Term 1 Break
  • 1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 (Sarawak): Gawai Day
  • 2 Jun 2025: Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
  • 7 Jun 2025: Hari Raya Haji
  • 15 Jun 2025: Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah
  • 27 Jun 2025: Awal Muharram
Public Holidays
2 Days
State Holidays
3 Days
School Holiday Period
9 Days

Travel Tips

Mid-year school holidays are approaching. June is suitable for family shopping vacations in Bangkok. Summer in European countries is just beginning, making destinations like Paris and London shopping havens. If you want tropical weather, Koh Samui and Kundasang are great choices.

Photo by ZFB Travel. July 2025 Holiday Calendar

July 2025

  • 7 July 2025: George Town World Heritage City Day (Penang)
  • 12 July 2025: Penang Governor's Birthday
  • 22 July 2025: Sarawak Day
  • 30 July 2025: Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
Public Holidays
0 Days
State Holidays
4 Days
School Holidays
0 Days

Travel Tips

Summer in Europe and North America peaks in July. This is the ideal time to visit popular destinations such as Greece, Croatia, and Turkey. The Mediterranean beaches are very beautiful this month. In Asia, you can go to Bromo which has perfect weather for beach activities.

Photo by ZFB Travel. August 2025 Holiday Calendar

August 2025

  • 24 August 2025: Melaka Governor's Birthday (Melaka)
  • 31 August 2025: Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)
Public Holidays
1 Day
State Holidays
1 Day
School Holidays
0 Days

Travel Tips

There are no holidays this month. Maybe the Independence Day holiday (Sunday) will be carried over to 1 September. August is the peak of summer in Western countries. Holiday choices include beach destinations in Italy such as the Amalfi Coast, or enjoying the beauty of the islands in Greece. For those who want to vacation not far from Malaysia, you can go to Bali and Labuan Bajo.

Photo by ZFB Travel. September 2025 Holiday Calendar

September 2025

  • 13 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025: School Holiday Term 2
  • 5 Sept 2025: Maulidur Rasul
  • 16 Sept 2025: Malaysia Day
  • 29 Sept 2025 - 30 Sept 2025: Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
Public Holidays
2 Days
State Holidays
2 Days
School Holidays
9 Days

Travel Tips

September marks the end of summer in Europe, with more comfortable and less crowded weather. Suitable for traveling to Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Kundasang is also suitable for School Holiday Term 2.

Photo by ZFB Travel. October 2025 Holiday Calendar

October 2025

  • 20 Oct 2025: Deepavali Holiday
  • 21 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025: Additional Holidays
  • 4 Oct 2025: Sabah Governor's Birthday (Sabah)
  • 11 Oct 2025: Sarawak Governor's Birthday (Sarawak)
Public Holidays
1 Day
State Holidays
2 Days
School Holidays
0 Days

Travel Tips

October is the best time for a vacation to Korea to see the autumn season. Nami Island. The changing colors of the leaves create a breathtaking atmosphere. You can also visit destinations in Europe such as Scotland and Switzerland to enjoy the autumn scenery.

Photo by ZFB Travel. November 2025 Holiday Calendar

November 2025

  • 7 Nov 2025: Birthday of the Sultan of Perak (Perak)
Public Holidays
0 Days
State Holidays
1 Day
School Holidays
0 Days

Travel Tips

November is the best month to visit tropical destinations such as Maldives, Mauritius, or Boracay. In Southeast Asia, you can plan a vacation to Koh Lipe in Thailand. For those who want to experience autumn, Japan and Korea still offer beautiful autumn leaf views.

Photo by ZFB Travel. December 2025 Holiday Calendar

December 2025

  • 20 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026: End of Year Holiday
  • 25 Dec 2025: Christmas Holiday
  • 11 Dec 2025: Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (Selangor)
Public Holidays
1 Day
State Holidays
1 Day
School Holidays
12 Days

Travel Tips

The end-of-year school holiday has arrived. December is a suitable month to visit cold destinations such as Turkey, Switzerland, or Japan to enjoy the winter atmosphere and snow. If you want a beach vacation, Krabi or Phuket are good choices.

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