National Holidays in Malaysia in 2018
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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
- Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar
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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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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
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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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: 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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: Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
- Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
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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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: Isra and Miraj
- Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
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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, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 17th sultan
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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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: 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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: Public Holiday
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared November 28th has a public holiday.
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: Public Holiday
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared November 28th has a public holiday.
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: Public Holiday
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared November 28th has a public holiday.
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: Mother's Day
- 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday.
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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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: Public Holiday
- The Sarawak state government has declared additional public holidays on May 17 and May 18
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: Public Holiday
- The Sarawak state government has declared additional public holidays on May 17 and May 18
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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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: 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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: Nuzul Al-Quran Day
- Nuzul Quran
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: Gawai Dayak
- Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
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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
- Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
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: Father's Day
- 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday.
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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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: Birthday of the Governor
- Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
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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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: Sarawak Day
- On 22 July 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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: Eidul Adha
- This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
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: National Day
- 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
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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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: Awal Muharram
- Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
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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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: 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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: Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
- Sabah only. 1st Saturday in October
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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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: 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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: The Sultan of Johor Hol
- 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
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: Occasional Holiday
- Kedah has declared October 22 as an occasional holiday in conjunction with the Installation of the 29th Sultan of Kedah
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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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: Public Holiday
- Perak only. Public holiday to mark Perak's first Malaysia Cup victory in 25 years
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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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: 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 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
- Kelantan only. Always celebrated on 12 November
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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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: Public Holiday
- Kelantan only. Allow the people to manage their journey to the anti-ICERD rally
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: Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor
- Selangor only. Always celebrated on 11 December
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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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