Sabah Public Holidays

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.