Part of our Malaysia public holidays guide, see the federal calendar and all 16 state observances.
Public holiday Johor, at a glance
Johor observes the Friday-Saturday weekend (not Saturday-Sunday like most other states), so replacement-holiday rules work differently. Johor adds the following to the federal calendar: Sultan of Johor's Birthday (23 March), moved from November 22 to March 23, plus Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Awal Ramadan, and the second day of Chinese New Year.
| Attribute | Detail (2026) |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Friday + Saturday (replacement rule shifts to Sunday) |
| Sultan of Johor's Birthday | 23 March (replaced previous 22 November date) |
| Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar | State-specific Johor holiday |
| Awal Ramadan | Observed in Johor, Kedah, and Melaka only |
| Chinese New Year | Both Day 1 and Day 2 are public holidays in Johor |
| Source | johor.gov.my official cuti umum |
Johor Public Holiday refers to the official days off recognised by the state of Johor, Malaysia. Johor public holidays include all federal gazetted holidays plus the state-specific observances above. Dates for Islamic and Hindu holidays vary each year by lunar calendar.
Johor Public Holiday 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Sun | Chinese New Year |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Chinese New Year Holiday |
| 5 Feb | Sun | Thaipusam |
| 23 Mar | Thu | Awal Ramadan |
| 23 Mar | Thu | Sultan of Johor's Birthday |
| 21 Apr | Fri | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Sat | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday |
| 24 Apr | Mon | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday |
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |
| 4 May | Thu | Wesak Day |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Agong's Birthday |
| 29 Jun | Thu | Hari Raya Haji |
| 19 Jul | Wed | Awal Muharram |
| 23 Aug | Wed | Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar |
| 31 Aug | Thu | Merdeka Day |
| 16 Sep | Sat | Malaysia Day |
| 28 Sep | Thu | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| 12 Nov | Sun | Deepavali |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
Source: johor.gov.my
What happens if Johor Public Holidays falls on the Saturday or Sunday?
If a public holiday in Johor falls on a weekend (Friday or Saturday), it is usually replaced and observed on the next working day (Sunday).
This is a 'Substitute Public Holiday' or 'Replacement Public Holiday'. However, the state or federal government will make the final decision, which may vary.