About Chinese New Year in Malaysia

Chinese New Year is a public holiday in Malaysia. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Chinese New Year: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Monday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2017 Saturday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2018 Friday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2019 Tuesday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2020 Saturday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2021 Friday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2022 Tuesday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2023 Sunday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2024 Saturday Chinese New Year Public Holiday
2025 Wednesday Chinese New Year Public Holiday

FAQ — Chinese New Year in Malaysia

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Chinese New Year is a public holiday observed in Malaysia. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Malaysia.

Last year, Chinese New Year was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Chinese New Year', 'date_iso': '2025-01-29', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 1, 29), 'date_display': '29 Jan 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in Malaysia.

Yes, Chinese New Year is recognized as a public holiday in Malaysia. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Chinese New Year from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Malaysia holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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