Are you tired of working through the year without taking full advantage of your annual leave? If you’re in Selangor or Kuala Lumpur, 2025 brings an exciting lineup of public holidays, and with just a bit of smart planning, you can turn them into long, restful breaks. Let’s take a look at the public holidays and how you can make the most out of them with your annual leave.
Here is a table to summarize all the public holidays in the Klang Valley.
Date (2025) |
Holiday |
Day |
01-Jan |
New Year’s Day |
Wednesday |
29-Jan |
Chinese New Year |
Wednesday |
30-Jan |
Chinese New Year Holiday |
Thursday |
01-Feb |
Federal Territory Day (KL) |
Saturday |
11-Feb |
Thaipusam |
Tuesday |
18-Mar |
Nuzul Al-Quran |
Tuesday |
31-Mar |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
Monday |
01-Apr |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday |
Tuesday |
01-May |
Labour Day |
Thursday |
12-May |
Wesak Day |
Monday |
02-Jun |
Agong’s Birthday |
Monday |
07-Jun |
Hari Raya Haji |
Saturday |
27-Jun |
Awal Muharram |
Friday |
31-Aug |
Merdeka Day |
Sunday |
01-Sep |
Merdeka Day Holiday |
Monday |
05-Sep |
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
Friday |
16-Sep |
Malaysia Day |
Tuesday |
20-Oct |
Deepavali |
Monday |
11-Dec |
Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday (Selangor) |
Thursday |
25-Dec |
Christmas Day |
Thursday |
Maximizing Your Annual Leave in 2025
Here’s how to use your annual leave effectively and extend your holidays without using too many leave days:
Here’s how to utilize your AL
1. Chinese New Year:
- Public Holidays: 29 January (Wednesday) & 30 January (Thursday)
- Annual Leave: Take 31 January (Friday) off
- Total Rest Days: 5 days (29 January – 2 February)
With just 1 day of leave, you’ll enjoy a 4-day break, perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year or taking a well-deserved rest.
2. Thaipusam:
- Public Holiday: 11 February (Tuesday)
- Annual Leave: Take 10 February (Monday) off
- Total Rest Days: 4 days (8 – 11 February)
Extend your weekend by taking Monday off before Thaipusam, giving yourself a nice 4-day break.
3. Nuzul Al-Quran:
- Public Holiday: 18 March (Tuesday)
- Annual Leave: Take 17 March (Monday) off
- Total Rest Days: 4 days (15 – 18 March)
Enjoy an extended break in March by taking the Monday off before Nuzul Al-Quran, allowing for a long, restful weekend.
4. Labour Day:
- Public Holiday: 1 May (Thursday)
- Annual Leave: Take 2 May (Friday) off
- Total Rest Days: 4 days (1 – 4 May)
With just 1 day of leave, you get a 4-day long weekend to recharge in May.
5. Malaysia Day:
- Public Holiday: 16 September (Tuesday)
- Annual Leave: Take 15 September (Monday) off
- Total Rest Days: 4 days (13 – 16 September)
Celebrate Malaysia Day with an extended weekend by taking Monday off, giving you a 4-day holiday to relax or explore.
6. Christmas:
- Public Holiday: 25 December (Thursday)
- Annual Leave: Take 26 December (Friday) off
- Total Rest Days: 4 days (25 – 28 December)
End the year with a bang by taking just 1 day of leave and enjoying a 4-day break around Christmas.
Make the Most of Your Annual Leave in 2025
By using 6 annual leave days, you can enjoy 25 days of total rest throughout the year! This strategy allows you to plan for long weekends and restful breaks, ensuring you have plenty of time to recharge and relax while making the most of your time off.
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Make 2025 the year you achieve the perfect work-life balance, plan your holidays wisely and enjoy your well-deserved rest!
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