Important Dates 2025 for Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia

Running a business in Malaysia comes with various responsibilities, and staying on top of key dates is essential for smooth operations.

Whether it’s tax filing deadlines, peak consumer spending periods, or public holidays, planning ahead can help SME employers manage their workforce efficiently, ensure compliance with regulations, and optimize business performance.

This guide provides an overview of the most critical dates for 2025 that every employer should mark on their calendar.

Tax Return and Compliance Deadlines 2025

Proper tax planning ensures smooth business operations and avoids penalties. Here are the essential tax deadlines for 2025:

28th February 2025 – Employers must submit Form EA to employees for their individual tax returns.
28th February 2025 – Submission deadline for Form PCB2 (confirming employer tax deductions) and Form CP58 (commission statement for agents/dealers).
31st March 2025 – Employers must submit Form E to LHDN. The e-filing deadline is 30th April 2025.
30th April 2025 – Deadline for filing Form BE (individual tax return) with LHDN. E-filing deadline is expected to be 15th May 2025.
30th June 2025 – Deadline for Form B (business income tax return for individuals). E-filing deadline is 15th July 2025.
30th June 2025 – Form P (income tax return for partnerships) submission deadline. E-filing deadline is 15th July 2025.
7 months after company’s financial year-end – Deadline for Form C (corporate tax return) and Form PT (LLP tax return). The e-filing deadline is one month later.

Key Consumer Spending Periods 2025

Employers should plan sales, marketing, and hiring needs around these high-consumer-spending periods:

January – Chinese New Year sales
March to April – Ramadan & Hari Raya sales
August – Merdeka Day promotions
November – Singles Day (11.11), Black Friday, and Cyber Monday sales
December – Christmas & year-end sales
Monthly Online Sale Days – Double-digit sales (9.9, 10.10, 11.11, 12.12)

Public Holidays in Malaysia 2025

Public holidays can affect business operations, staffing, and productivity. Plan ahead for these dates:

1st January – New Year’s Day
29th January – 30th January – Chinese New Year
1st May – Labour Day
6th June – Agong’s Birthday
7th July – 8th July – Hari Raya Haji
31st August – Merdeka Day
16th September – Malaysia Day
6th October – 7th October – Awal Muharram
25th December – Christmas Day

School Holidays in Malaysia 2025

School holidays can impact employees' leave requests and business operations. Below are the term break dates:

Group A (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu)

Term 1 Break – 12th March – 20th March
Mid-Year Break – 21st May – 5th June
Term 2 Break – 23rd July – 31st July
Year-End Break – 19th November – 31st December

Group B (Other states)

Term 1 Break – 13th March – 21st March
Mid-Year Break – 22nd May – 6th June
Term 2 Break – 24th July – 1st August
Year-End Break – 20th November – 31st December

Other Important Dates for Employers 2025

These special days can be used for employee engagement, marketing campaigns, and awareness programs:

14th February – Valentine’s Day (Retail & F&B boost)
8th March – International Women’s Day
1st April – April Fool’s Day
22nd April – Earth Day (CSR Initiatives)
11th May – Mother’s Day
15th June – Father’s Day
27th June – MSME Day
17th September – Mid-Autumn Festival
10th October – World Mental Health Day
31st October – Halloween
31st December – New Year’s Eve

Summary Key Dates for SME in Table 2025

Month	Key Dates (2025)
January	1 Jan (New Year’s Day), Chinese New Year Sales
February	14 Feb (Valentine’s Day), 28 Feb (Tax Deadlines)
March	8 Mar (Women’s Day), Term 1 School Holidays
April	1 Apr (April Fool’s), 22 Apr (Earth Day), Tax Filing Deadline
May	1 May (Labour Day), 11 May (Mother’s Day), Ramadan & Raya Sales
June	6 Jun (Agong’s Birthday), 15 Jun (Father’s Day), 27 Jun (MSME Day)
July	7-8 Jul (Hari Raya Haji), Mid-Year School Holidays
August	31 Aug (Merdeka Day)
September	16 Sep (Malaysia Day), 17 Sep (Mid-Autumn Festival)
October	6-7 Oct (Awal Muharram), 10 Oct (World Mental Health Day), 31 Oct (Halloween)
November	11 Nov (Singles Day), Black Friday & Cyber Monday
December	25 Dec (Christmas), 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve)

Plan Ahead and Stay Prepared

By keeping track of these important dates, SME employers in Malaysia can better manage their workforce, optimize business operations, and take advantage of peak sales periods.

Whether you need to plan for payroll, tax submissions, or marketing campaigns, preparation is key.

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