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New Year's Day is in 92 days
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Thaipusam is in 119 days
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Chinese New Year is in 134 days
Feb 12: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
List of Holidays in Penang in 2020
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Chinese New Year | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Chinese New Year Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Thaipusam | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Wesak Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Nuzul Al-Quran Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Mother's Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Father's Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | George Town Heritage Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Penang | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Hari Raya Haji | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Awal Muharram | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Malaysia Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Maulidur Rasul | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Deepavali | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Notes
- When a holiday falls on a Sunday or Public Holiday, the following day will be observed as a holiday and if the said day is already a public holiday, then the following day shall be a holiday.
- If a holiday falls on a Saturday, there WILL NOT be a replacement the following Monday.
Penang Holiday News
- 03 July 2020: COVID-19: Penang govt reschedules official events source: The Malaysian Reserve
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