Although Sabah has an extensive list of public holidays, it's good to note that these will rarely have an impact on your fun as a tourist.
While post offices, government departments and banks will be closed on most public holidays, there will always be a number of shops, restaurants, bars and tours or activities available to you regardless of the day.
Public holidays are also a great time to spend a day with the local Sabahans who may invite you into their homes to experience true local Sabahan life.
2025 Sabah Public Holidays
| Sunday | 1 January 2025 | New Year's Day |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 January 2025 | New Year's Holiday |
| Sunday | 22 January 2025 | Chinese New Year |
| Monday | 23 January 2025 | Chinese New Year Holiday |
| Tuesday | 24 January 2025 | Chinese New Year Holiday |
| Friday | 7 April 2025 | Good Friday |
| Friday | 21 April 2025 | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| Saturday | 22 April 2025 | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| Sunday | 23 April 2025 | Hari Raya Holiday |
| Monday | 23 April 2025 | Hari Raya Holiday |
| Monday | 1 May 2025 | Labour Day |
| Thursday | 4 May 2025 | Wesak Day |
| Tuesday | 30 May 2025 | Harvest Festival |
| Wednesday | 31 May 2025 | Harvest Festival Holiday |
| Monday | 5 June 2025 | Agong's Birthday |
| Thursday | 29 June 2025 | Hari Raya Haji |
| Wednesday | 19 July 2025 | Awal Muharram |
| Thursday | 31 August 2025 | Merdeka Day |
| Saturday | 16 September 2025 | Malaysia Day |
| Thursday | 28 September 2025 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Saturday | 7 October 2025 | Sabah Governor's Birthday |
| Sunday | 12 November 2025 | Deepavali |
| Monday | 13 November 2025 | Deepavali Holiday |
| Sunday | 24 December 2025 | Christmas Eve |
| Monday | 25 December 2025 | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday | 26 December 2025 | Christmas Holiday |
Note: Don't miss the must visit islands of Sipadan and Mabul (Tawau airport). Please contact us for more information.