VEP Holiday Processing Schedule 2025

Why Holiday Planning Matters for VEP Services

If you're applying for or collecting your Malaysia VEP, it's important to plan around Malaysian public holidays. During these times, JPJ offices and VEP collection centers close or operate with reduced services.

Public Holidays That Affect VEP Services

National Holidays (Malaysia):

• Chinese New Year (2 days)
• Hari Raya Puasa (2 days)
• Hari Raya Haji (2 days)
• National Day (Aug 31)
• Deepavali
• Christmas Day (Dec 25)
• Plus others like Labour Day and Vesak Day

Johor-Specific Holidays (Affecting Border Areas):

• Sultan of Johor's Birthday (Mar 23)

How VEP Services Are Affected

• No applications or collections on full public holidays
• Offices close early (around 1 PM) before long weekends
• Collection backlogs after holiday periods
• At border checkpoints (Tuas, Woodlands):
• Only emergency services available during holidays
• Long waiting times and limited staff

Suggested Timeline for VEP Applications Around Holidays

• ✅ 2–3 Weeks Before: Submit new applications
• ✅ 1 Week Before: Collect RFID tags
• ✅ 1–2 Days Before: Avoid new applications—expect delays
• ✅ During Holiday: No processing, collections paused
• ✅ First Week After: Expect longer queues and slower processing

Emergency VEP Services During Holidays

• Urgent RFID replacement: Limited at Tuas/Woodlands
• Critical travel needs: Business or medical emergencies only
• Premium fees apply for holiday emergency services

Frequently Asked Questions