National Holidays in Malaysia in 2019

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: New Year's Day

: Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan

: Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah

: Thaipusam

: Federal Territory Day

: 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.
  • More details about Chinese New Year

: 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.
  • More details about Chinese New Year Holiday

: 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.
  • More details about Chinese New Year

: Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan

: Birthday of the Sultan of Johor

: Isra and Miraj

: Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City

: Good Friday

: Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu

: Labour Day

: Beginning of Ramadan

: The Sultan of Pahang Hol

: Mother's Day

: Wesak Day

: Wesak Day (in lieu)

: Nuzul Al-Quran Day

: Pesta Kaamatan

: Pesta Kaamatan

: Gawai Dayak

: Gawai Dayak

: Gawai Dayak

: Hari Raya Aidilfitri

: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday

: Father's Day

: George Town Heritage Day

: Birthday of the Governor

: Birthday of the Raja of Perlis

: 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
  • More details about Sarawak Day

: Installation of New King

: Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang

: Hari Raya Haji

  • This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
  • More details about Hari Raya Haji

: Hari Raya Haji Holiday

: National Day

: Awal Muharram

: Awal Muharram (in lieu)

: Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong

: Malaysia Day

  • In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
  • More details about Malaysia Day

: Birthday of the Governor of Sabah

: The Sultan of Johor Hol

: Melaka Governor's Birthday

: Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak

: Deepavali

: Birthday of the Sultan of Perak

: Public Holiday

: Maulidur Rasul

: Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan

: Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Holiday

: Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor

: Christmas Eve

  • Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
  • More details about Christmas Eve

: Christmas Day

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