Friday–Saturday states
Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu use Friday and Saturday as the default weekend. Their results are calculated on that basis, including state-specific replacement rules.
16 regions · state-specific calculations
Malaysia Long Weekends 2027 by State
Public holidays and replacement rules vary by state. This table calculates every row from that region’s own calendar and default working week.
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Compare every state and federal territory
“Best example” is the first efficiency-ranked holiday-linked opportunity.
| Region | Weekend | Public holidays | Free long weekends | Best example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 4 replacement holidays | 6 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Kedah | Fri–Sat | 19 public holidays | 9 | Take 1 day for 6 days off |
| Kelantan | Fri–Sat | 19 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 11 | Take 1 day for 9 days off |
| Melaka | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 6 | Take 1 day for 6 days off |
| Negeri Sembilan | Sat–Sun | 19 public holidays plus 4 replacement holidays | 7 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Pahang | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 6 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Penang | Sat–Sun | 19 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 6 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Perak | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 7 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Perlis | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 4 replacement holidays | 5 | Take 1 day for 6 days off |
| Selangor | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 6 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Terengganu | Fri–Sat | 21 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 11 | Take 1 day for 9 days off |
| Sabah | Sat–Sun | 20 public holidays plus 4 replacement holidays | 8 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Sarawak | Sat–Sun | 19 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 6 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Kuala Lumpur | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 7 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Labuan | Sat–Sun | 19 public holidays plus 4 replacement holidays | 7 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
| Putrajaya | Sat–Sun | 18 public holidays plus 3 replacement holidays | 7 | Take 1 day for 5 days off |
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Why the weekend column matters
A public holiday only extends a break if it meets the actual working week.
Saturday–Sunday regions
The other 13 regions use Saturday and Sunday as the planning default. Johor returned to this schedule on 1 January 2025.
Your employer may differ
Shift work, six-day schedules and designated rest days can change the result. Confirm public holidays and working days against your company calendar.