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
Sarawak: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Sarawak: Sarawak only. Public holiday to mourn the death of Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem
Negeri Sembilan: Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Kedah: Kedah only. Always celebrated on 15 January
Malaysia: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Malaysia: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
Thursday February 9th
Thaipusam
Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
Kelantan: Kelantan. Allow Kelantanese to be able to travel back from the Act 355 rally in Kuala Lumpur.
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 April 14th
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.
Monday April 24th
Isra and Miraj
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
Malaysia: Tuesday July 30th has been declared a public holiday for the coronation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Terengganu: The current sultan, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 17th sultan
Monday May 1st
Labour Day
Malaysia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Pahang: A holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
Wednesday May 10th
Wesak Day
Malaysia: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Perlis: The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943
Johor, Kedah, Melaka: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
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
Friday June 2nd
Gawai Dayak
Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
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
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
Friday September 1st
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, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Malaysia: PM Najib has declared a public holiday for Malaysia's outstanding success in Sea Games
Malaysia: This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
Sarawak: The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.
Malaysia: In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
Friday September 22nd
Awal Muharram
Malaysia: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Sabah: Sabah only. 1st Saturday in October
Melaka: The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.
Wednesday October 18th
Deepavali
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, 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
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.
Johor: 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
Johor: Johor only. Public holiday to mark JDT's first Malaysia Cup victory in 25 years
Kelantan: The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
Perak: Perak only. Always celebrated on 27 November
Friday December 1st
Maulidur Rasul
Malaysia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Selangor: Selangor only. Always celebrated on 11 December
Monday December 25th
Christmas Day
Malaysia: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
