Malaysians love a good long weekend, and 2024 is set to be another great year for getaways and staycations. With ten long weekends throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and explore the many hidden gems that Malaysia has to offer.
Disclaimer: Long weekends in this story assume a Monday-Friday work schedule
December 2023 / January
New Year's Day, 30th Dec 2023 (Saturday) to 1st (Monday) Jan
-Enjoy THREE days off, or extend your break by using your Annual Leaves before and after.
February
Federal Territory Day (KL), 1st (Thursday) to 4th (Sunday) Feb
-Take leave on Friday, 2nd Feb and enjoy FOUR days off!
*** Only for those working / studying in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
Chinese New Year, 10th (Saturday) to 12th (Monday) Feb
-Enjoy THREE days off, or extend your break by using your Annual Leaves before and after.
March
Nuzul Al-Quran, 28th (Thursday) to 31st (Sunday) Mar
-Take leave on Friday, 29th Mar and enjoy FOUR days off!
April
Hari Raya Aidilfitri, 10th (Wednesday) to 14th (Sunday) Apr
-Take leave on Friday, 12th April and enjoy FIVE days off!
or
-Take three days off on Mon(8th), Tue (9th), Friday (12th) and enjoy NINE days off!
June
Agong Birthday, 1st (Saturday) to 3rd (Monday) Jun
-Enjoy THREE days off, or extend your break by using your Annual Leaves before and after.
Hari Raya Haji, 15th (Saturday) to 17th (Monday) Jun
-Enjoy THREE days off, or extend your break by using your Annual Leaves before and after.
July
Awal Muharram, 6th (Saturday) to 8th (Monday) Jul
-Enjoy THREE days off, or extend your break by using your Annual Leaves before and after.
September
Malaysia Day & Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, 14th (Saturday) to 17th (Tuesday) Sep
-Enjoy FOUR days off!
or
-Take three days off on Wed (18th) to Friday (20th) and enjoy NINE days off!
October / November
Deepavali , 31st Oct (Thursday) to 3rd (Sunday) Nov
-Take leave on Friday, 1st Nov and enjoy FOUR days off!
*** For those working / studying in Sarawak, they will not enjoy an off day on 31st October.
So, whether you're looking for a cultural experience, a beach getaway, or a chance to relax and recharge, there's a long weekend in Malaysia in 2024 that's perfect for you.
