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: The Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan is a public holiday on January 14th
Kedah: This regional public holiday in Kedah marks the ceremonial birthday of the Sultan. It is observed on the third Sunday in January.
Monday January 21st
Thaipusam
Johor, 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
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: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Terengganu: On 4 March 1999, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was installed as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu
Johor: Johor only. Celebrated on 23 March from 2015
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
Melaka: Malacca City was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2010
Friday April 19th
Good Friday
Sabah, Sarawak: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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
Johor, Kedah, Melaka: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
Pahang: Holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
Malaysia: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Sarawak: As Wesak Day falls on a Sunday in 2019, the following Monday will be a public holiday in Sarawak
Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Selangor, Terengganu: Nuzul Quran
Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
Friday May 31st
Pesta Kaamatan
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
Monday June 3rd
Gawai Dayak
Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
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: Georgetown was given Unesco World Heritage Site status in 2009
Penang: Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
Perlis: The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943
Monday July 22nd
Sarawak Day
Sarawak: On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia
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.
Pahang: This holiday has been moved by one day as it falls on the King's Coronation Day
Malaysia: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Sarawak, Terengganu: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Malaysia: 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
Malaysia: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Sarawak: As Awal Muharram falls on a Sunday in 2019, the following day will be a public holiday in Sarawak
Malaysia: This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
Monday 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
Johor: 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of a state Sultan
Sabah: Sabah only. 1st Saturday in October
Melaka: Hari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka
Sarawak: Sarawak only. 2nd Saturday in October
Sunday October 27th
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
Perak: The first Friday of November is the Birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak
Malaysia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Kelantan: The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on 11 November
Kelantan: Kelantan only. Always celebrated on 12 November
Selangor: Selangor only. Always celebrated on 11 December
Malaysia: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Summary: Possible drizzle tomorrow morning.
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