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Public Holidays
Maulidur Rasul
20 Nov 2018 | Nationwide
Maulidur Rasul is the observance of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, which falls on the 12th day of the month of Rabiul Awal in the Islamic calendar.
Christmas
25 Dec 2018 | Nationwide
You won’t find a white Christmas in Malaysia, but the real spirit of the season love, joy and peace is evident. Christians look forward to special services in church, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
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New Year
1 Jan 2019 | Nationwide
With New Year’s Eve parties in full swing, dazzling fireworks accompanying the local countdown, celebrating the turn of the year in Malaysia is always an exciting affair.
Chinese New Year
5 – 6 Feb 2019 | Nationwide
Red is the colour of this festive season. Malaysian Chinese celebrate the New Year with family reunions, food and merrymaking, while children receive money in little red packets.
Federal Territory Day
1 Feb 2019 | Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan only
Federal Territory Day is a state holiday observed by the three Federal Territories in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
Wesak
19 May 2019 | Nationwide
Wesak Day marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha. Buddhists all over the country celebrate with religious offerings and rituals held at Buddhist temples.
Tadau Kaamatan
30 – 31 May 2019 | Sabah and Labuan
Rice holds a special meaning to Sabahans, which makes Tadau Kaamatan (rice harvest festival) one of the biggest, most joyous celebrations in Sabah. In an event filled with traditional customs, villagers give thanks for the year’s crop and pray for an even better harvest the following year.
Gawai Dayak Festival
1 – 2 June 2019 | Sarawak
Gawai Dayak, or the harvest festival, marks the end of the rice-harvesting season and welcomes in another year of bountiful harvest. It is celebrated by the Iban and Bidayuh tribes in Sarawak with traditional dances, ceremonial offerings and 'tuak' (home-made rice wine).
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
5 – 6 June 2019 | Nationwide
After a month of fasting, Hari Raya Aidilfitri symbolises victory for Muslims everywhere. Starting with morning prayers and visits to the graves of loved ones, Muslims then proceed to open houses and family gatherings filled with good food and company.
Hari Raya Aidiladha
11 Aug 2019 | Nationwide
Also known as Hari Raya Haji or Qurban, this festival marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which is performed by millions of Muslims annually. Muslims in the country celebrate the festival with prayers and the sacrifice of cattle.
Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)
31 Aug 2019 | Nationwide
This day marks the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957. Colourful multicultural parades are organised at city centres throughout the country.
King's Birthday
9 Sep 2019 | Nationwide
The King, or Yang di-Pertuan Agong, is the head of state of Malaysia.
Malaysia Day
16 Sep 2019 | Nationwide
Malaysia Day is held on September 16 yearly to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963. Celebrations are held in various parts of the country.
Awal Muharram
2 Sept 2019 | Nationwide
Awal Muharram (also called Maal Hijrah) marks the beginning of the new Islamic calendar, commemorating the day Prophet Muhammad emigrated from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijrah.
Deepavali
27 Oct 2019 | Nationwide except Labuan and Sarawak
Deepavali or the 'Festival of Lights' is celebrated by Hindus with prayers, family gatherings and festivities. Family and friends visit each other at open houses, where delicious traditional goodies are served.
Maulidur Rasul
9 Nov 2019 | Nationwide
Maulidur Rasul is the observance of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, which falls on the 12th day of the month of Rabiul Awal in the Islamic calendar.
Christmas
25 Dec 2019 | Nationwide
You won’t find a white Christmas in Malaysia, but the real spirit of the season love, joy and peace is evident. Christians look forward to special services in church, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
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