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: Tuanku Sallehuddin was proclaimed as the 29th Sultan of Kedah on 12 September 2017
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
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