Holiday Guide for Malaysia in 2018

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List of National Holidays in Malaysia in 2018

	Monday January 1st  Long Weekend!  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
	Sunday January 14th Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan: Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar
	Wednesday January 31st Thaipusam Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
	Thursday February 1st Federal Territory Day Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
	Friday February 16th  Long Weekend!  Chinese New Year Malaysia: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
	Saturday February 17th Chinese New Year Johor, Kedah, 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.
	Sunday March 4th Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan Terengganu: On March 4th 1999, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was installed as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu
	Friday March 23rd  Long Weekend!  Birthday of the Sultan of Johor Johor: Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
	Friday March 30th  Long Weekend!  Good Friday Sabah, Sarawak: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Saturday April 14th Isra and Miraj Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
	Sunday April 15th Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City Melaka: Malacca City was declared as a UNESCO Historic City on April 15th 1989.
	Thursday April 26th Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu Terengganu: The current sultan, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 17th sultan
	Tuesday May 1st Labour Day Malaysia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Monday May 7th  Long Weekend!  The Sultan of Pahang Hol Pahang: A holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
	Wednesday May 9th Public Holiday Malaysia: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared November 28th has a public holiday.
	Thursday May 10th Public Holiday Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Selangor, Terengganu: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared November 28th has a public holiday.
	Friday May 11th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Selangor, Terengganu: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared November 28th has a public holiday.
	Thursday May 17th Beginning of Ramadan Johor, Kedah, Melaka: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
	Thursday May 17th Public Holiday Sarawak: The Sarawak state government has declared additional public holidays on May 17 and May 18
	Friday May 18th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Sarawak: The Sarawak state government has declared additional public holidays on May 17 and May 18
	Tuesday May 29th Wesak Day Malaysia: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Wednesday May 30th Pesta Kaamatan Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
	Thursday May 31st Pesta Kaamatan Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
	Friday June 1st  Long Weekend!  Gawai Dayak Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
	Saturday June 2nd Nuzul Al-Quran Day Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Selangor, Terengganu: Nuzul Quran
	Saturday June 2nd Gawai Dayak Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
	Friday June 15th  Long Weekend!  Hari Raya Aidilfitri Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Saturday June 16th Hari Raya Aidilfitri Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Saturday July 7th George Town Heritage Day Penang: Anniversary of the recognition of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
	Saturday July 14th Birthday of the Governor Penang: Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
	Tuesday July 17th Birthday of the Raja of Perlis Perlis: The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943
	Sunday 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
	Wednesday August 22nd Eidul Adha Malaysia: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Friday August 31st  Long Weekend!  National Day Malaysia: 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
	Sunday September 9th Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong Malaysia: This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
	Tuesday September 11th Awal Muharram Malaysia: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
	Sunday 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
	Saturday September 22nd Hari Raya Haji Kedah, Perlis: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Saturday October 6th Birthday of the Governor of Sabah Sabah: Sabah only. 1st Saturday in October
	Friday October 12th  Long Weekend!  Melaka Governor's Birthday Melaka: The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.
	Saturday October 13th Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak Sarawak: The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.
	Monday October 15th  Long Weekend!  The Sultan of Johor Hol Johor: 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
	Monday October 22nd  Long Weekend!  Occasional Holiday Kedah: Kedah has declared October 22 as an occasional holiday in conjunction with the Installation of the 29th Sultan of Kedah
	Wednesday October 24th Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang 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.
	Monday October 29th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Perak: Perak only. Public holiday to mark Perak's first Malaysia Cup victory in 25 years
	Friday November 2nd  Long Weekend!  Birthday of the Sultan of Perak Perak: The first Friday of November is the Birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak
	Tuesday November 6th 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
	Sunday November 11th Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Kelantan: The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
	Monday November 12th  Long Weekend!  Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Holiday Kelantan: Kelantan only. Always celebrated on 12 November
	Tuesday November 20th Maulidur Rasul Malaysia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
	Tuesday December 11th Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor Selangor: Selangor only. Always celebrated on 11 December
	Tuesday December 25th Christmas Day Malaysia: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

• National holidays are normally observed by most governmental and private organizations.
• State holidays are normally observed by certain states in Malaysia or when it is relevant to the state itself.
• The main holy days of each major religion are public holidays, taking place on either the western calendar or religious ones.