Public holiday in Johor is generally the same as other states in Malaysia. However, it has three additional Johor holidays every year, which are Sultan of Johor’s birthday, Awal Ramadan (the first day of fasting month in the Islamic calendar) and Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
The government declared that March 23rd would be the annual public holiday, replacing the previous date November 22nd which had initially been celebrated as Sultan of Johor’s birthday. This change was made to commemorate the coronation of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the fifth Sultan in the modern history of Johor. Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar is the passing date of the previous sultan that has been officially declared a public holiday.
The dates for Johor holiday 2019 that are stated below may have some adjustments if there are any official announcements made affecting the public holiday in Johor.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Monday | Thaipusam |
| 5 Feb | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| 6 Feb | Wednesday | Chinese New Year Holiday |
| 23 Mar | Saturday | Sultan of Johor’s Birthday |
| 1 May | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| 6 May | Monday | Awal Ramadan |
| 19 May | Sunday | Wesak Day |
| 5 Jun | Wednesday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| 6 Jun | Thursday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday |
| 11 Aug | Sunday | Hari Raya Haji |
| 31 Aug | Saturday | Merdeka Day |
| 1 Sep | Sunday | Awal Muharram |
| 1 Sep | Sunday | Merdeka Day Holiday |
| 9 Sep | Monday | Agong’s Birthday |
| 16 Sep | Monday | Malaysia Day |
| 5 Oct | Saturday | Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar |
| 27 Oct | Sunday | Deepavali |
| 9 Nov | Saturday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| 25 Dec | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
By referring to official dates for a public holiday in Johor, Johoreans can just lay out their holiday plans. Be it for short and long-distance trip, Easybook is ready to assist travellers’ needs with the travel services offered. Travel ticket such as bus, train and ferry can be purchased with just a few clicks through Easybook online booking platform. Not only that, but Easybook also provides car rental, charter, as well as local tour services.
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