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8 lut 2017 · Chinese New Year is the most anticipated holiday period each year for the millions of Malaysians with Chinese ancestry. It is also called “Spring Festival” and “Lunar New Year” and is dated based on the Chinese lunar calendar.
Chinese New Year's Day 2025 in Malaysia. Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign.
Malaysian Chinese typically hold the same festivals observed by Chinese around the world. Chinese New Year is the most prominent, lasting for 15-days and ending with Chap Goh Mei (十五暝). Other festivals celebrated by Chinese are the Qingming Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays for Malaysia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar .
Below is the date of Chinese New Year on year 2024 and 2025. Chinese New Year (CNY) is a national holiday in Malaysia that is usually falls in January or February. It is also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival as it comes in the spring time of Chinese lunar calendar.
China's public holiday for Lunar New Year is 8 days, from Chinese New Year to the 8th day of the lunar calendar new year. Offices, banks, factories, shops, and most non-essential services will close doors for a week's holiday. Hotels and large retail outlets stay open and may even be busier than usual!
