Holiday Guide for Malaysia in 2023

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List of National Holidays in Malaysia in 2023

	Sunday 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
	Monday January 2nd  Long Weekend!  New Year's Day (in lieu) 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 14th Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan: The Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan is a public holiday on January 14th
	Sunday January 22nd Chinese New Year Malaysia: 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.
	Monday January 23rd  Long Weekend!  Chinese New Year Holiday Malaysia: 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.
	Tuesday January 24th Chinese New Year Holiday 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 February 1st Federal Territory Day Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
	Sunday February 5th Thaipusam Johor, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
	Monday February 6th  Long Weekend!  Thaipusam (in lieu) Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
	Saturday February 18th Isra and Miraj Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
	Saturday 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
	Thursday March 23rd Birthday of the Sultan of Johor Johor: Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
	Thursday March 23rd Beginning of Ramadan Kedah, Melaka: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
	Sunday March 26th Beginning of Ramadan (in lieu) Johor: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
	Friday April 7th  Long Weekend!  Good Friday Sabah, Sarawak: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Saturday April 8th Nuzul Al-Quran Day Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Selangor, Terengganu: Nuzul Quran
	Saturday April 15th Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City Melaka: Malacca City was declared as a UNESCO Historic City on April 15th 1989.
	Friday April 21st  Long Weekend!  Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday Malaysia: If Syawal 1 falls on Saturday, the public holiday will be on Friday April 21st
	Saturday April 22nd Hari Raya Aidilfitri Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Sunday April 23rd Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday Malaysia: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Monday April 24th  Long Weekend!  Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Wednesday April 26th Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu Terengganu: The current Sultan of Terengganu, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 18th Sultan and became ruler in May 1998 following the death of his father.
	Monday May 1st  Long Weekend!  Labour Day Malaysia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Thursday May 4th Wesak Day Malaysia: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Wednesday 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
	Monday May 22nd  Long Weekend!  The Sultan of Pahang Hol Pahang: A holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
	Tuesday May 30th Pesta Kaamatan Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
	Wednesday May 31st Pesta Kaamatan Labuan, Sabah: Pesta Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah and territory of Labuan
	Thursday June 1st Gawai Dayak Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
	Friday June 2nd  Long Weekend!  Gawai Dayak Sarawak: Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
	Monday June 5th  Long Weekend!  Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong Malaysia: This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
	Sunday June 18th Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah Kedah: This regional public holiday in Kedah marks the ceremonial birthday of the Sultan.
	Wednesday June 28th Arafat (Haj) Day Kelantan, Terengganu: Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.
	Thursday June 29th 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 June 30th  Long Weekend!  Hari Raya Haji Holiday Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Friday July 7th  Long Weekend!  George Town Heritage Day Penang: Anniversary of the recognition of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
	Saturday July 8th Birthday of the Governor Penang: Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
	Wednesday July 19th Awal Muharram Malaysia: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
	Saturday 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
	Sunday July 30th 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 August 13th Public Holiday Terengganu: Terengganu only. A public holiday in conjunction with the six state elections.
	Monday August 14th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Selangor: Selangor only. Holiday for PH-BN victory in state elections.
	Wednesday August 23rd The Sultan of Johor Hol Johor: 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
	Thursday August 24th Melaka Governor's Birthday Melaka: The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.
	Thursday August 31st National Day Malaysia: 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
	Saturday 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 28th Maulidur Rasul Malaysia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
	Saturday October 7th Birthday of the Governor of Sabah Sabah: Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the first Saturday in October
	Saturday October 14th 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.
	Friday November 3rd  Long Weekend!  Birthday of the Sultan of Perak Perak: The first Friday of November is the Birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak
	Saturday November 11th Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Kelantan: The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
	Sunday November 12th 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
	Sunday November 12th Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Holiday Kelantan: Second day of public holidays to mark the birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
	Monday November 13th  Long Weekend!  Deepavali Holiday Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Sabah, Selangor: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	Monday December 11th  Long Weekend!  Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor Selangor: The Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor is always celebrated on December 11th.
	Sunday December 17th Public Holiday Johor: To celebrate JDT winning the Super League for the 10th consecutive year.
	Sunday December 24th Christmas Eve Sabah: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
	Monday 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.