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Public holidays in Malaysia


 Public holidays in Malaysia 2012 2013
New Year's Day 1 Jan 1 Jan
Federal Territory Day (only observed in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan) 1 Feb 1 Feb
Chinese New Year 23-24 Jan 10-11 Feb
Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Muhammad) 5 Feb* 24 Jan
Labour Day 1 May 1 May
Wesak Day (Birth of Buddha) 5 May 25 May
King's Birthday 2 June 2 June
Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan) 19-20 Aug 8-9 Aug
Merdeka Day (National Day) 31 Aug 31 Aug
Malaysia Day and Sabah Governor's Birthday 16-17 Sept 16-17 Sept
Deepavali (not observed in Labuan and Sarawak) 13 Nov 13 Nov
Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of the Sacrifice) 26 Oct 15 OCt
Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) 15 Noc 4 Nov
Christmas Day 25 Dec 25 Dec
Public holidays in Malaysia are observed differently in each individual state. For example, some states observe Good Friday, a Christian holiday, and others will celebrate the birthdays of noteworthy regional historical figures. Expats should check with their provincial government for an official list of public holidays in their area.

*Public holiday's in Malaysia that fall on a Sunday are observed the following Monday.

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