Complete list of 10 public holidays in Malaysia for 2017, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.
By category: 5 Civil · 1 Christian · 2 Islamic · 1 Hindu · 1 Lunar (East Asia). Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.
Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Malaysia but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.
Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.
In 2017, Malaysia has 5 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 18 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.