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Malaysian National holidays and school holidaysMalaysia is a multi-cultural mix of religions and ethnicities. Chinese, Indians and Malaysians all have their own traditions and holidays, which is why Malaysia observe a huge number of national holidays. During these national holidays the Malaysians love to travel and many of the resorts and hotels become a lot busier (and more expensive). The islands of Pulau Tioman (east coast) and Pulau Pangkor, Penang and Langkawi (west coast) are particularly popular on holiday weekends and Taman Negara and the Cameron Highlands are busier than usual as well. It can be a fun experience spending your holiday together with the locals but if you want to avoid the crowds, then we recommend you try to plan your itinerary around the busiest dates.Either way, we’ve outlined all the national holidays below and when is the best time to go to Malaysia based on your preferences. Remember that peak season rates apply in most hotels and that peak season usually starts one day prior to the national or school holiday. If a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be a holiday too. At Christmas and New Year some hotels have a (compulsory) included dinner, which are at your own cost. |
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National Holidays (dates subject to change) |
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Holiday |
Malaysia |
Singapore |
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New Year |
1 January |
1 January |
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Chinese New Year |
26 & 27 January |
26 & 27 January |
| Maulidur Rasul (Prophet Muhammed's birthday) | 9 March | - |
| Good Friday |
- |
10 April |
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Labour Day |
1 May |
1 May |
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Vesak Day (Birth of Buddha) |
9 May |
9 May |
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King Agong's Birthday |
6 June |
- |
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Merdeka Day (National Day) |
31 August |
9 August |
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** Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan) |
21 September |
21 September |
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** Deepavali |
17 October |
17 October |
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** Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
27 & 28 November |
- |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | 25 December |
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Malaysian State Holidays |
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Holiday |
State |
Date |
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New Year |
W.P., W.Labuan, W.Putrajaya, Selangor, Penang, Melaka, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Sabah Sarawak |
1 January |
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Sultan of Kedah's birthday |
Kedah |
18 January |
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Federal Territory Day |
Labuan, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur |
1 February |
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Thaipusam |
Johor, Negri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang, Penang, Selangor |
8 February |
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Anniversary of Installation of Sultan of Terengganu |
Terengganu |
4 March |
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Sultan of Kelantan's birthday |
Kelantan |
30 & 31 March |
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Sultan of Johor's birthday |
Johor |
8 April |
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Declaration Day of Malacca as A Historical City |
Malacca |
15 April |
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Sultan of Perak's birthday |
Perak |
19 April |
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Hari Hol Pahang |
Pahang |
7 May |
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Raja Perlis' birthday |
Perlis |
17 May |
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Harvest Festival |
Labuan, Sabah |
30 & 31 May |
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Dayak Festival (Hari Gawai) |
Sarawak |
1 & 2 June |
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Holy Day of Almarhum Sultan of Johor |
Johor |
9 July |
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Yang di-Pertua Negeri Besar |
Penang |
11 July |
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Tuanku Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan |
Negri Sembilan |
19 July |
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Sultan of Terengganu's birthday |
Terengganu |
20 July |
| Israk & Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis | 20 July |
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First day of Ramadhan |
Johor, Kedah, Malacca |
22 August |
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Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Besar |
Sarawak |
13 September |
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Malaysia Day & Sabah State Governor birthday |
Sabah |
16 September |
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**Nuzul Al Quran |
Kelantan, Pahang, Perlis, Perak, Penang, Selangor, Terengganu |
7 September |
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Malacca State Governor's birthday |
Malacca |
11 October |
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Sultan of Pehang's birthday |
Pahang |
24 October |
| Hari Raya Haji (Hari Raya Qurban) | Kedah, Perlis | 27 & 28 November |
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Sultan of Selangor's birthday |
Selangor |
11 December |
** These dates follow the lunar calendar and are therefore subject to change.
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