VEP Holiday Processing Schedule 2025

What Singapore Drivers Should Know

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

MyMechanic's Holiday Assistance

Don't let Malaysian public holidays disrupt your travel plans. MyMechanic provides:

Application timing advice
Holiday collection scheduling
Updates on service availability

MyMechanic VEP Services

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