CHRISTMAS 2020: PUBLIC HOLIDAY PLANNING GUIDE

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When is the best time for Malaysians to take annual leave on Christmas 2020?

Christmas, one of the most celebrated festivities in Malaysia, falls on the 25th of December 2020 (Friday). As Christmas 2020 happens on a Friday, it might be a suitable time to take annual leave on the 23rd and 24th of December 2020 (Wednesday and Thursday) to start an early Christmas celebration mid-week and extend your holiday into a five-day long period.

When is The Best Time for Malaysians to Book Flights for Christmas 2020?

The best time to book your flights should be at least 30 to 90 days in advance of your departure date as December is a peak holiday month. You can risk booking a flight 14 to 20 days out as chances of getting good deals in this period is still possible although uncommon. Avoid booking one week before as this is the period where flight ticket prices skyrocket and flight deals are a long shot.

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Top 3 Popular International Destinations to Visit During Christmas


Sometimes you might want to fly the extra mile during this holiday. Why not try Malta, New York or even London? Whether you are in it for the Xmas celebration or you are just in the holiday mood, those destinations would still be a good recommendation for you and your folks. Malta has some of the best ocean-side locations like Comino, Azure Window and Blue Lagoon. It might be the opposite of cool Christmas winter, but it surely gives the peace Christmas brings. In New York, you can bet you will be blown away by the extravagant Christmas carol and parade organized on that Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Nothing beats celebrating Christmas in New York. Same goes with London as well, it is one of the joyous celebrations and you will see various decorations set up by the locals around the roads and cities. You can start booking flights online with airlines including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Emirates to get a good deal and be sure to book early to escape the price spike during festive seasons.

Top 3 Popular Destinations in Malaysia to Visit During Christmas


Are you looking for inspirations to travel domestically during Christmas, regardless if you are celebrating or not? Why not try visiting Pahang, Malacca and Johor? These destinations not only provide you a unique way to spend your holiday, but also an alternative way to view how Christmas is celebrated across regions. In Pahang, you will see much exciting feat happening at Genting Highlands with lights, parades and Christmas dishes all day long! Gingerbread cookies, anyone? In Melaka, you will see lively decorations around the Portuguese Settlement where they really showcase their Christmas spirit. You can even take pictures as Melaka have some of the friendliest locals in town. What about Johor? This will be a fun park for your children to enjoy, because in Legoland, they have Christmas-theme parade featuring their favorite lego characters. Things are much more enjoyable with the accompaniment of music and dances along the way. We would not recommend driving to those locations because it is very common in Malaysia to be jam-packed during the festive seasons especially when it comes to Christmas. To save time, it might be best for you to make early flight bookings ahead of time.

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