A great reference for holidays and vacations in Malaysia
In the Malaysia calendar, you get to know in one shot all of Malaysia National and State holidays. Malaysia's three major races, the Malays, Chinese and Indians enjoyed the same privileges of holidays.
Malaysia’s festivals and events attract because there is something for everyone. The country is a mixture of cultures, languages, religions and traditions so that Malaysia calendar has lots of events and festivals.
Though some state chooses their holidays differently due to population of the state. So if you are on holiday or vacation in Malaysia, do take note the different holidays enjoyed by that particular state.
Malaysia Calendar: Wishing all Malaysians a bullish year!
Notwithstanding the 14 states enjoyed the National holidays as follows:
Note: In Malaysia, Whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day shall be a public holiday.
A fact for visitors is that, three states in Malaysia that is Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu starts their week on the Sunday.
Friday and Saturday are rest days. That goes for banks, government offices and schools. So their school terms start a day earlier then other states. And it also end a day earlier too.
Whereas in other states besides these three, the week starts on Monday and ends on Friday. Saturday and Sunday are rest days. Take note of the school holidays below.
Malaysia Calendar 2009 School Holidays
All States Except Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu
School Commences : 5th January 2009
1st Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 14th March - 22nd March 2009
2nd Mid Term Break (16 Days) : 30th May - 14th June 2009
3rd Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 22nd August - 30th August 2009
End of the Year Break (43 Days) : 21st November 2009 - 3rd January 2010
1st Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 13th March - 21st March 2009
2nd Mid Term Break (16 Days) : 29th May - 13th June 2009
3rd Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 21st August - 29th August 2009
End of the Year Break (43 Days) : 20th November 2009 - 2nd January 2010
For the year 2009, the total number of school days including public holidays is 208 days. The total number of holidays collectively whether celebrated by one state or on the whole is 77 days.
* Take note that in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, Term Break commences a day earlier.
Other then the National Holidays, the states also have their holidays. Usually the state holidays are important day like birthdays of Head of state or rulers and special religious events.
Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak has Governor as Head of state while other nine states are ruled by the Sultans.
Malaysia Calendar 2009 State Holidays
Month
Dates
Holidays
State
JANUARY
1st
New Year 2009 Celebration
KL, Putrajaya, Labuan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor
18th
Birthday of the Sultan
Kedah
FEBRUARY
1st
Federal Territory Day
only for KL, Putrajaya, Labuan
8th
Thaipusam
Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor
MARCH
4th
Anniversary of Coronation of Sultan of Terengganu
Terengganu
30th & 31st
Birthday of the Sultan
Kelantan
APRIL
8th
Birthday of the Sultan
Johor
10th
Good Friday
Sabah, Sarawak
15th
Declaration of Malacca as A Historical City
Malacca
19th
Birthday of the Sultan
Perak
MAY
7th
Hol Day of Pahang State
Pahang
17th
Birthday of Tuanku Raja Perlis
Perlis
30th & 31st
Keamatan Harvest Festival
Labuan, Sabah
JUNE
1st & 2nd
Gawai Dayak Festival
Sarawak
29th
Hol Day of Almarhum Sultan of Johor
Johor
JULY
11th
Birthday of the Governor
Penang
19th
Birthday of Tuanku Yang Di-Pertuan Besar
Negeri Sembilan
20th
Birthday of The Sultan
Terengganu
20th
Israk & Mikraj
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan & Perlis
AUGUST
22nd
Awal Muharam
Johor, Kedah and Melaka
SEPTEMBER
7th
Nuzul Al-Qu'ran
Kelantan, Pahang, Perlis, Penang, Perak, Selangor & Terengganu*
12th
Birthday of the Governor
Sarawak
16th
Malaysia Day & Birthday of the Governor
Sabah
OCTOBER
10th
Birthday of the Governor
Malacca
24th
Birthday of The Sultan
Pahang
NOVEMBER
28th
Hari Raya Haji Hijrah
2nd Day - Kelantan Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis
DECEMBER
11th
Birthday of the Sultan
Selangor
Note in Malaysia Calendar:
* Subject to changes. Whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day shall be a public holiday.
Some interesting events not to missed :
Annular eclipse of the sun - January 26th 5.09pm to 6.08pm
Penumbral eclipse of the moon - February 9th 8.38pm to 00.41am
Well now, beside our many other Penang Events, we do enjoy all planned national and school holidays. Remember to travel and have fun in other states in Malaysia. Next look out for more on festivals and events for the state of Penang and beyond.
I hope you planned your holidays using this Malaysia Calendar. God bless.