Public Holiday Malaysia 2025

Ever wondered how planning around public holidays can streamline your business operations? In 2025, knowing when these holidays fall can be your secret weapon for smoother scheduling and happier employees. Public holidays aren't just about days off—they're opportunities to boost team morale, plan projects effectively, and ensure your business stays compliant with labor regulations. By staying ahead of these dates, you can proactively manage staffing, minimize disruptions, and maximize productivity. Let's dive in and make the most of the upcoming year!

Malaysia Public Holidays 2025

In Malaysia, public holidays aren't just days off; they are protected by labor laws ensuring employees receive full pay. The Employment Act 1955 guarantees all employees 11 designated public holidays, including major national celebrations like Hari Merdeka and the King’s Birthday. This legal protection promotes a balanced and fair working environment for everyone.

Malaysia Public Holidays FAQs 

1. What is the public holiday pay rate?

Employees are entitled to enhanced compensation for work performed on public holidays, set at a premium rate:

• Rate of Pay on Public Holidays = Ordinary Hourly Rate of Pay x 2
• Overtime Rate of Pay per Hour on Public Holiday = Ordinary Hourly Rate of Pay x 3

2. How many paid public holidays in Malaysia?

There are only 11 paid public holidays, 5 days are mandatory including National Day, Birthday of Yang-Di Pertuan Agong, Birthday of the Ruler or Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Federal Territory, Labour Day and Malaysia Day, while another 6 days can be chosen by the employer.

3. What happens if a public holiday falls on an off day?

If a public holiday lands on a day off or another holiday, it will be moved to the next working day. If someone has more than one day off in a week, only the last day off counts as the official rest day under the Employment Act.

4. What If the Employee Can’t Get the Day Off?

In case employees can’t get the day off for compulsory holidays declared on short notice, employers have three options:

• Replace the public holiday on another day as determined by the company.
• Give the employee an additional day of annual leave.
• Pay the employee overtime pay at public holiday rates.

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