Malaysia CalendarA great reference for holidays and vacation in MalaysiaIn 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 its 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. 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. Another interesting fact is that, three states in Malaysia that is Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu starts their week on the Sunday. Malaysia Calendar 2008 National Holidays
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 2008 School Holidays All States Except Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu School Commences : 3rd January 2008 1st Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 8th March - 16th March 2008 2nd Mid Term Break (16 Days) : 24th May - 8th June 2008 3rd Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 16th August - 24th August 2008 End of the Year Break (50 Days) : 15th November 2008 - 4th January 2009 Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu School Commences : 2nd January 2008 1st Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 7th March - 15th March 2008 2nd Mid Term Break (16 Days) : 23rd May - 7th June 2008 3rd Mid Term Break (9 Days) : 15th August - 23th August 2008 End of the Year Break (50 Days) : 14th November 2008 - 3rd January 2009 * 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 2008 State Holidays
Note: * Subject to changes Whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day shall be a public holiday 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. Go to Top of Malaysia Calendar Page Back to Penang Introduction Page
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