Malaysia Calendar
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.
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. Malaysia Calendar 2009 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 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 Malaysia Calendar 2009 School Holidays Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu School Commences : 4th January 2009 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
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. Go to Top of Malaysia Calendar Page Back to Penang Introduction Page Back to Cycling to Penang Page Back to My Island Penang Home Page  For specific search results for keywords related to My Island Penang.com, please use the following search box:
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