Thu 28 Oct 2027 · #3 pick for Deepavali

Johor Bahru over Deepavali

Across the Causeway in minutes once the RTS Link opens. 1 day off with no leave.

  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
Days off
1
Leave
0
RTS Link
5 min

Why Johor Bahru suits Deepavali

  • October is a good month

    October is one of the best months for Johor Bahru, with its most reliable weather of the year.

  • No leave needed

    It works as a day trip, and the 1 free days leave room to stay a night or two.

  • 5 min away

    RTS Link from Woodlands North (RTS Link), about 5 min. Short enough to leave on the evening before the holiday.

  • Holiday there too

    Deepavali is also a holiday in Malaysia, so hotels fill up and prices rise. Book early.

#3 of 14 destinations we rank for Deepavali 2027, on weather, leave needed and crowds.

Leave to apply for

Every way to take Deepavali. Our pick is the least leave that gives Johor Bahru enough time.

  • Public holiday
  • Take leave
  • Weekend
  • Workday
  1. No leave1 day offThu 28 OctOur pick
    1. W27Wednesday, 27 October: workday
    2. T28Thursday, 28 October: public holiday
    3. F29Friday, 29 October: workday
  2. 1 leave4 days offThu 28 – Sun 31 Oct
    1. W27Wednesday, 27 October: workday
    2. T28Thursday, 28 October: public holiday
    3. F29Friday, 29 October: take leave
    4. S30Saturday, 30 October: weekend
    5. S31Sunday, 31 October: weekend
    6. M1Monday, 1 November: workday

    Apply for Fri 29 Oct

  3. 2 leave5 days offWed 27 – Sun 31 Oct
    1. T26Tuesday, 26 October: workday
    2. W27Wednesday, 27 October: take leave
    3. T28Thursday, 28 October: public holiday
    4. F29Friday, 29 October: take leave
    5. S30Saturday, 30 October: weekend
    6. S31Sunday, 31 October: weekend
    7. M1Monday, 1 November: workday

    Apply for Wed 27 Oct, Fri 29 Oct

  4. 3 leave6 days offSat 23 – Thu 28 Oct
    1. F22Friday, 22 October: workday
    2. S23Saturday, 23 October: weekend
    3. S24Sunday, 24 October: weekend
    4. M25Monday, 25 October: take leave
    5. T26Tuesday, 26 October: take leave
    6. W27Wednesday, 27 October: take leave
    7. T28Thursday, 28 October: public holiday
    8. F29Friday, 29 October: workday

    Apply for Mon 25 Oct, Tue 26 Oct, Wed 27 Oct

  5. 4 leave9 days offSat 23 – Sun 31 Oct
    1. F22Friday, 22 October: workday
    2. S23Saturday, 23 October: weekend
    3. S24Sunday, 24 October: weekend
    4. M25Monday, 25 October: take leave
    5. T26Tuesday, 26 October: take leave
    6. W27Wednesday, 27 October: take leave
    7. T28Thursday, 28 October: public holiday
    8. F29Friday, 29 October: take leave
    9. S30Saturday, 30 October: weekend
    10. S31Sunday, 31 October: weekend
    11. M1Monday, 1 November: workday

    Apply for Mon 25 Oct, Tue 26 Oct, Wed 27 Oct, Fri 29 Oct

  6. 5 leave10 days offFri 22 – Sun 31 Oct
    1. T21Thursday, 21 October: workday
    2. F22Friday, 22 October: take leave
    3. S23Saturday, 23 October: weekend
    4. S24Sunday, 24 October: weekend
    5. M25Monday, 25 October: take leave
    6. T26Tuesday, 26 October: take leave
    7. W27Wednesday, 27 October: take leave
    8. T28Thursday, 28 October: public holiday
    9. F29Friday, 29 October: take leave
    10. S30Saturday, 30 October: weekend
    11. S31Sunday, 31 October: weekend
    12. M1Monday, 1 November: workday

    Apply for Fri 22 Oct, Mon 25 Oct, Tue 26 Oct, Wed 27 Oct, Fri 29 Oct

Add Deepavali to my calendarIncludes a reminder six weeks ahead to apply for leave.

Don't miss

  • Food crawls around Jalan Dhoby and Tan Hiok Nee
  • Legoland Malaysia and Desaru are a short drive away
  • Mall-hopping in Mid Valley Southkey and Paradigm

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