Malaysia Public Holiday 2023 – Mark your calendar
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Hey there, before you start wondering, “Hey, is today a public holiday in Malaysia?” or even pondering, “Is tomorrow a public holiday in Malaysia?” No worries! Take a quick peek at this blog!
It’s got all the scoop on how many public holidays in Malaysia has got lined up for you. So, let’s dive in and get your holiday vibes going!
Public Holiday Malaysia 2023
Date | Day | Holiday | States Included |
01 January | Sunday | New Year’s Day | National except for Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
02 January | Monday | New Year Holiday | National except for Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu |
14 January | Saturday | Yang Di-Pertuan (YDPB) Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday | Negeri Sembilan |
22 January | Sunday | Chinese New Year | National |
23 January | Monday | Chinese New Year Holiday | National |
24 January | Tuesday | Chinese New Year Holiday | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu |
01 February | Wednesday | Federal Territory Day | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya |
05 February | Sunday | Thaipusam | Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya & Selangor |
06 February | Monday | Thaipusam Holiday | Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya & Selangor |
18 February | Saturday | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu |
19 February | Sunday | Israk and Mikraj Holiday | Terengganu |
04 March | Saturday | Installation of Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu |
05 March | Sunday | Installation of Sultan Terengganu Holiday | Terengganu |
23 March | Thursday | Awal Ramadan | Johor, Kedah & Melaka |
23 March | Thursday | Sultan of Johor’s Birthday | Johor |
07 April | Friday | Good Friday | Sabah & Sarawak |
08 April | Saturday | Nuzul Al-Quran | National except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah & Sarawak |
09 April | Sunday | Nuzul Al-Quran Holiday | Kelantan & Terengganu |
15 April | Saturday | Declaration of Melaka as a Historical City | Melaka |
21 April | Friday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National |
22 April | Saturday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National |
23 April | Sunday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National |
24 April | Monday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National |
26 April | Wednesday | Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday | Terengganu |
01 May | Monday | Labour Day | National |
04 May | Thursday | Wesak Day | National |
17 May | Wednesday | Raja Perlis’ Birthday | Perlis |
22 May | Monday | Hari Hol Pahang | Pahang |
30 May | Tuesday | Harvest Festival | Labuan & Sabah |
31 May | Wednesday | Harvest Festival Holiday | Labuan & Sabah |
01 June | Thursday | Hari Gawai | Sarawak |
02 June | Friday | Hari Gawai Holiday | Sarawak |
05 June | Monday | Agong’s Birthday | National |
18 June | Sunday | Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday | Kedah |
28 June | Wednesday | Arafat Day | Kelantan & Terengganu |
29 June | Thursday | Hari Raya Haji | National |
30 June | Friday | Hari Raya Haji Holiday | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
07 July | Friday | Georgetown World Heritage City Day | Penang |
08 July | Saturday | Penang Governor’s Birthday | Penang |
19 July | Wednesday | Awal Muharram | National |
22 July | Saturday | Sarawak Day | Sarawak |
30 July | Sunday | Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday | Pahang |
31 July | Monday | Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday Holiday | Pahang |
23 August | Wednesday | Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar | Johor |
24 August | Thursday | Melaka Governor’s Birthday | Melaka |
31 August | Thursday | Merdeka Day | National |
16 September | Saturday | Malaysia Day | National |
17 September | Sunday | Malaysia Day Holiday | Kelantan & Terengganu |
28 September | Thursday | Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday | National |
29 September | Friday | Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday | Kelantan |
30 September | Saturday | Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Holiday | Kelantan |
01 October | Sunday | Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Holiday | Kelantan |
07 October | Saturday | Sabah Governor’s Birthday | Sabah |
14 October | Saturday | Sarawak Governor’s Birthday | Sarawak |
03 November | Friday | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | Perak |
12 November | Sunday | Deepavali | National except Sarawak |
13 November | Monday | Deepavali Holiday | National except for Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak & Terengganu |
11 December | Monday | Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday | Selangor |
24 December | Sunday | Christmas Eve | Sabah |
25 December | Monday | Christmas Day | National |
26 December | Tuesday | Christmas Holiday | Sabah |
Long weekend in Malaysia
Planning for a Malaysia holiday?
Here are some quick ideas:
- Legoland Malaysia: The complete guide
- Top 5 things to do in Genting Highlands
- Travel to Malaysia: 3 Malaysia states to visit without flying
- Johor Bahru shopping malls: The best places to shop
- How to travel to JB from Singapore – The best ways possible
- Bus from KL to Singapore: the complete guide
Moving to Malaysia as an expat or student?
Here are some quick guides:
- An expat’s guide to the cost of living in Malaysia
- A comprehensive guide to relocating to Malaysia as an expat
- Navigating Malaysia’s visa system for expats
- The best mobile plans in Malaysia
- Top online shopping sites in Malaysia
- Top 10 reasons to study in Malaysia
Making a big move to Malaysia?
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**Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only. All details are accurate at the time of publishing. Instarem has no affiliation or relationship with products or vendors mentioned.
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