Friday January 1st
New Year's Day
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Negeri Sembilan: Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Kedah: Kedah only. Always celebrated on 19 January
Sunday January 24th
Thaipusam
Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
Monday January 25th
Thaipusam
Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
Monday February 8th
Chinese New Year
Malaysia: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor: 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.
Terengganu: On March 4th 1999, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was installed as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu
Johor: Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
Friday March 25th
Good Friday
Sabah, Sarawak: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Melaka: Malacca City was declared as a UNESCO Historic City on April 15th 1989.
Terengganu: The current sultan, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 17th sultan
Malaysia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Monday May 2nd
Labour Day
Malaysia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
Pahang: A holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
Johor: Johor only. Public holiday to mark JDT's first FA Cup victory in 17 years
Perlis: The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943
Malaysia: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Monday May 30th
Pesta Kaamatan
Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
Malaysia: This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
Johor, Kedah, Melaka: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Selangor, Terengganu: Nuzul Quran
Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
Penang: Anniversary of the recognition of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
Penang: Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
Friday July 22nd
Sarawak Day
Sarawak: On 22 July 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia
Malaysia: 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
Sarawak: The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.
Monday September 12th
Hari Raya Haji
Malaysia: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Kedah, Perlis: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Friday September 16th
Malaysia Day
Malaysia: In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
Sabah: Sabah only. 1st Saturday in October
Malaysia: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Melaka: The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.
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.
Saturday October 29th
Deepavali
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Selangor, Terengganu: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Johor: 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
Kelantan: The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
Kelantan: Kelantan only. Always celebrated on 12 November
Perak: Perak only. Always celebrated on 27 November
Selangor: Selangor only. Always celebrated on 11 December
Monday December 12th
Maulidur Rasul
Malaysia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Malaysia: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Malaysia: As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday in 2016, Monday 26 December will be a holiday
