Malaysia Calendar

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.

If you are on holiday or vacation in Malaysia, do take note the different holidays enjoyed by some particular states.

I will share with you the holidays, activities enjoyed by the three major races of Malaysia. It is really unique that we have a common calendar and in every Malaysian home, we cannot do without this calendar. On this Georgian calendar, you will find precious information taken from the lunar, Muslims or Hindu calendar.

In purple highlight are our National holidays. This is when most hotels or budget stays are fully booked. I even list down the school holiday for your planning.

In green highlight are the 1st day of the month of the 3 major races. These activities is not puzzling once you understand how religious our locals are. Bells ringing in Indian temples, birds freeing in Buddhist temples and you get teary eyed if you stand too long watching in fascination what is going on.

And in blue highlight are the horse race days in Malaysia. Punters wanting to strike rich by betting on horse goes to Turf Club all over Malaysia. Mostly it is inn Penang, Kuala Lumpur. Singapore has more race days, even fridays.

The year 2010 for the Muslims, it is ending of year 1431 to 1432. For the Hindus it is Virodhi to Vikrodhi. Chinese New Year marked the beginning of lunar year 4708 with the Chinese Zodiac sign, the cow.

January 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

January 1st - New Year 2010 Celebration only for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor) Eclipse of the moon between 2.51am - 3.54am.
January 30th - Hindus celebrates 3 days of Thaipusam. Public holiday is recognized in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor.
January 4th - School Commences all over Malaysia.
January 14th - Birthday of Tuanku Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan (only Negeri Sembilan state).
January 14th - 16th Hindus celebrates 3 days of Ponggal
January 17th - Birthday of Sultan of Kedah (only Kedah state)
January 15th & 29th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 12th Lunar Month
January 14th - Hindus Amavasai 1st day of Thai Month
January 17th - Muslim 1st day of Safar month
January 2nd, 9th and 10th - Perak Race Day
January 3rd - Perak and Singapore Race Day
January 23rd, 24th & 30th - Penang Race Day

February 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

February 14th & 15th - Chinese New Year
February 26th - Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
February 1st - Federal Territory Day (only for KL, Putrajaya, Labuan).
February 13th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Masi month
February 14th & 28th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 1st Lunar Month
February 15th - Muslim 1st day of Rabiulawwal month
February 6th, 7th & 14th - Kuala Lumpur Race Day
February 20th ,21st, 27th & 28th - Perak Race Day

March 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

March 4th: Anniversary of Coronation of Sultan of Terengganu (only for Terengganu)
March 30 & 31: Birthday of Sultan of Kelantan (only for Kelantan)
1st term school holidays: (9 Days) : 13th March - 21st March 2010
March 15th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Pankuni month
March 16th & 30th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 2nd Lunar Month
March 17th - Muslim 1st day of Rabiulakhir month
March 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st - Penang Race Day
March 7th, 21st & 28th - Singapore Race Day

April 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

April 2nd - Good Friday (only for Sabah, Sarawak)
April 4th - Easter Sunday
April 8th - Birthday of Sultan of Johor (only for Johor)
April 15th - Declaration of Melaka as A Historical City (only for Melaka)
April 19th - Birthday of Sultan of Perak (only for Perak)
April 14th & 28th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 3rd Lunar Month
April 14th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Chitirai month
April 16th - Muslim 1st day of Jamadilawwal month
April 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th - Kuala Lumpur Race Day
April 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th - Perak Race Day

May 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

May 1st - Labour Day
May 28th - Wesak Day
May 7th -  Hol Day of Pahang State (only for Pahang)
May 17th - Birthday of Tuanku Raja Perlis (only for Perlis)
May 30 & 31 - Keamatan Harvest Festival (only for Labuan and Sabah)
May 14th & 28th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 4th Lunar Month
May 15th - Muslim 1st day of  Jamadilakhir month
May 15th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Vaikasi month
May 2nd, 18th & 30th - Singapore Race Day
May 8th & 9th - Penang Race Day
May 22nd & 23rd - Perak Race Day

June 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

June 5th - Birthday of Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong
June 1st & 2nd - Gawai Dayak Festival (only for Sarawak)
June 19th - Hol Day of Almarhum Sultan of Johor (only for Johor)
2nd Term School Holidays (16 Days) : 5th June - 20th June 2010
June 12th & 26th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 5th Lunar Month
June 14th - Muslim 1st day of Rejab month
June 15th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Aani month
June 5th - Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Race Day
June 6th, 12th & 13th Kuala Lumpur Race Day
June 20th - Singapore Race Day
June 26th & 27th - Penang Race Day

July 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

July 10th - Birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (only for Penang)
July 10th - Israk & Mikraj (only for Kedah, Negeri Sembilan & Perlis)
July 20th - Birthday of The Sultan of Terengganu (only for Terengganu)
July 12th & 26th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 6th Lunar Month
July 13th - Muslim 1st day of Syaaban month
July 17th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Aadi month
July 3rd & 4th - Penang Race Day
July 11th - Singapore Race Day
July 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th - Perak Race Day
July 30th - Kuala Lumpur Race Day

August 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

August 11th Awal Ramadan (only for Johor, Kedah and Melaka)
August 10th & 24th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 7th Lunar Month
August 11th - Muslim 1st day of Ramadhan month
August 17th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Aavani month
August 27th - Nuzul Al-Qu'ran (only for Kelantan, Pahang, Perlis, Penang, Perak, Selangor & Terengganu)
August 31st - National Day or Hari Kebangsaan
August 1st, 7th & 8th - Kuala Lumpur Race Day
August 15th - Singapore Race Day
August 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th - Penang Race Day

September 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

September 10th & 11th - Hari Raya Puasa
September 16th - Malaysia Day & Birthday of Sabah State Governor (only for Sabah)
4th Term School Holidays (9 Days) : 4th Sept - 12th Sept 2010September 8th & 22nd - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 8th Lunar Month
September 10th - Muslim 1st day of Syawwal month
September 17th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Purattasi month
September 5th - Singapore Race Day
September 11th - Kuala Lumpur Race Day
September 12th - Kuala Lumpur & Singapore Race Day
September 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th - Perak Race Day

October 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

October 9th - Birthday of Melaka State Governor (only for Melaka)
October 23rd - Birthday of Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak (only for Sarawak)
October 24th - Birthday of The Sultan of Pahang (only for Pahang)
October 8th & 22nd - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 9th Lunar Month
October 9th - Muslim 1st day of Zulkaedah month
October 18th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Iyppasi month
October 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th - Penang Race Day
October 16th - Singapore Race Day
October 23rd & 30th - Kuala Lumpur Race Day
October 24th & 31st - Kuala Lumpur & Singapore Race Day

November 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

November 5th - Deepavali
November 17th - Hari Raya Haji/Qurban
November 18th - Hari Raya Haji/Qurban* 2nd Day (only for Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu)
End of the Year School holidays (44 Days) : 20th November 2010 - 2nd January 2011
November 6th & 20th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 10th Lunar Month
November 8th - Muslim 1st day of  Zulhijjah month
November 17th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Karthigai month
November 7th & 28th - Singapore Race Day
November 13th, 14th, 20th 21st - Perak Race Day

December 2010 holidays and events in Penang, Malaysia

Basically for the Muslims, it is Zulhijjah 1431 to Muharram 1432 year. For the Hindus it is Karthigai to Markali month of Vikrudhi year. For the Chinese, it is the 11th month of Ox 4708 Chinese year.

December 25th - Christmas Day
December 6th & 20th - Chinese 1st & 15th day of the 11th Lunar Month
December 7th - Muslim 1st day of  Muharram month
December 16th - Hindu Amavasai 1st day of Markali month
December 11th - Birthday of Sultan of Selangor (only for Selangor)
December 7th - Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)
December 21st - Eclipse of the Moon
December 4th& 12th - Kuala Lumpur Race Day
December 5th & 11th - Kuala Lumpur & Singapore Race Day
December 18th, 25th & 26th - Penang Race Day
December 19th - Penang & Singapore Race Day

Notwithstanding the 14 states enjoyed the National holidays. 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 2010 School Holidays

For the year 2010, the total number of school days including public holidays is 210 days. The total number of holidays is 78 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.

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.

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