National Holidays in Malaysia in 2024
Upcoming Holidays in Malaysia
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan
- The Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan is a public holiday on January 14th
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: Thaipusam
- Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
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: Federal Territory Day
- Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
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: Isra and Miraj
- Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Chinese New Year Holiday
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Chinese New Year Holiday
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Malaysian Declaration of Independence Day
- Melaka. Marks the historic announcement of the Declaration of Independence in Melaka in February 1956.
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: Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan
- On March 4th 1999, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was installed as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu
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: Beginning of Ramadan
- Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
- Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
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: Nuzul Al-Quran Day
- Nuzul Quran
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- Kelantan has declared Tuesday April 9th 2024 as a special state holiday.
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: Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
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: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
- Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
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: Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City
- Malacca City was declared as a UNESCO Historic City on April 15th 1989.
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
- The current Sultan of Terengganu, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 18th Sultan and became ruler in May 1998 following the death of his father.
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Mother's Day
- 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday.
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: Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
- The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943
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: Wesak Day
- Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
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: The Sultan of Pahang Hol
- A holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
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: Pesta Kaamatan
- Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
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: Pesta Kaamatan
- Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
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: Gawai Dayak
- Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
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: Gawai Dayak
- Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
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: Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong
- This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
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: Gawai Dayak
- Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
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: Father's Day
- Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers
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: Arafat (Haj) Day
- Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.
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: Hari Raya Haji
- This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
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: Hari Raya Haji Holiday
- This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah
- This regional public holiday in Kedah marks the ceremonial birthday of the Sultan.
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: George Town Heritage Day
- Anniversary of the recognition of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
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: Awal Muharram
- Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
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: Birthday of the Governor
- Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
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: Sarawak Day
- On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
- July 30th is a state public holiday in Pahang for the birthday of the Sultan, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
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: The Sultan of Johor Hol
- 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
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: Melaka Governor's Birthday
- The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.
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: National Day
- 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
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: Malaysia Day
- In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
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: Maulidur Rasul
- Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
- The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Holiday
- Second day of public holidays to mark the birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
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: Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
- Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the first Saturday in October
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: Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
- The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.
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: Deepavali
- Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
- The first Friday of November is the Birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak
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: Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor
- The Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor is always celebrated on December 11th.
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: Christmas Eve
- Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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