Holiday Guide for Malaysia in 2015

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List of National Holidays in Malaysia in 2015

	Thursday January 1st 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
	Saturday January 3rd Maulidur Rasul Malaysia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
	Wednesday January 14th Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan: The ruler of Negeri Sembilan is selected by a council of ruling chiefs
	Sunday January 18th Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah Kedah: This regional public holiday in Kedah marks the ceremonial birthday of the Sultan.
	Monday February 2nd  Long Weekend!  Federal Territory Day Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
	Tuesday February 3rd Thaipusam Johor, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
	Thursday February 19th Chinese New Year Malaysia: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
	Friday February 20th  Long Weekend!  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.
	Wednesday 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
	Sunday March 22nd Public Holiday Kelantan: Kelantan only. Allow people to vote in the Chempaka by-elections.
	Monday March 23rd  Long Weekend!  Birthday of the Sultan of Johor Johor: Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
	Monday March 23rd  Long Weekend!  Coronation of the Sultan Johor: The coronation of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar as the state's fifth Sultan in the history of Modern Johor will be held at Istana Besar Johor on March 23
	Friday April 3rd  Long Weekend!  Good Friday Sabah, Sarawak: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Wednesday April 15th Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City Melaka: Malacca City was declared as a UNESCO Historic City on April 15th 1989.
	Sunday April 26th Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu Terengganu: The current sultan, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 17th sultan
	Friday May 1st  Long Weekend!  Labour Day Malaysia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Sunday May 3rd Wesak Day Malaysia: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Monday May 4th  Long Weekend!  Wesak Day (in lieu) Sarawak: Public holiday in Sarawak as Wesak Day is on Sunday
	Tuesday May 5th Public Holiday Pahang:
	Wednesday May 6th Public Holiday Perak: A state public holiday in Perak to commemorate the enthronement of Sultan Nazrin Shah as the 35th Sultan of Perak
	Thursday May 7th Public Holiday Penang:
	Thursday May 7th The Sultan of Pahang Hol Pahang: A holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
	Saturday May 16th 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 May 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 May 24th Public Holiday Malaysia: Kelantan only. Allow supporters to travel to FA Cup in Kuala Lumpur
	Saturday May 30th Pesta Kaamatan Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
	Sunday May 31st Pesta Kaamatan Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
	Monday June 1st  Long Weekend!  Gawai Dayak Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
	Tuesday June 2nd Gawai Dayak Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
	Saturday June 6th Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong Malaysia: This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
	Monday June 8th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Sabah: Sabah. Only. A day of mourning has been declared for the victims of the recent earthquake in the region
	Thursday June 18th Beginning of Ramadan Johor, Kedah, Melaka: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
	Saturday July 4th Nuzul Al-Quran Day Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Selangor, Terengganu: Nuzul Quran
	Tuesday July 7th George Town Heritage Day Penang: Anniversary of the recognition of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
	Saturday July 11th Birthday of the Governor Penang: Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
	Friday July 17th  Long Weekend!  Hari Raya Aidilfitri Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Saturday July 18th Hari Raya Aidilfitri Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Sunday July 19th Hari Raya Aidilfitri Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Monday August 31st  Long Weekend!  National Day Malaysia: 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
	Saturday September 12th 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.
	Wednesday 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
	Thursday September 24th Hari Raya Haji Malaysia: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Friday September 25th  Long Weekend!  Hari Raya Haji Kelantan, Terengganu: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Saturday October 3rd Birthday of the Governor of Sabah Sabah: Sabah only. 1st Satuday in October
	Friday October 9th  Long Weekend!  Melaka Governor's Birthday Melaka: The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.
	Wednesday October 14th Awal Muharram Malaysia: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
	Saturday 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.
	Sunday November 1st Public Holiday Johor: Johor only. Public holiday to mark JDT's AFC Cup victory
	Tuesday November 10th 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
	Wednesday November 11th Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Kelantan: The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
	Thursday November 12th Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Holiday Kelantan: Kelantan only. Always celebrated on 12 November
	Wednesday November 18th The Sultan of Johor Hol Johor: 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
	Sunday November 22nd Birthday of the Sultan of Johor Johor: Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
	Friday November 27th  Long Weekend!  Birthday of the Sultan of Perak Perak: Perak only. Always celebrated on 27 November
	Friday December 11th  Long Weekend!  Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor Selangor: Selangor only. Always celebrated on 11 December
	Monday December 14th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Selangor: Selangor only. Holiday for winning the Malaysia Cup
	Thursday December 24th Maulidur Rasul Malaysia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
	Friday December 25th  Long Weekend!  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.