List of national, public and bank holidays observed in Malaysia in year 2023.
Malaysia is a cultural rich nation with a total population of 32 million in South East India. The country represents a plethora of people belonging to different religions including Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism and other traditional Chinese religions. The nation observes several festivals and holidays throughout the year keeping in mind the cultural diversity, important national event and history. Kuala Lumpur is the capital, administrative hub and seat of economic activities in Malaysia. The city is home to over 2 million people in Malaysia with a bustling lifestyle and major growing hub of Asia. Explore list of public, national and bank holidays in Malaysia in 2023 as declared by Government.
Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
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Sunday | New Year's Day | Regional Holiday | Most states | |
Monday | New Year's Day (in lieu) | Regional Holiday | Most states | |
Saturday | Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan | Regional Holiday | Negeri Sembilan only | |
Sunday | Chinese New Year | National Holiday | 1st day of 1st lunar month | |
Monday | Chinese New Year Holiday | National Holiday | ||
Wednesday | Federal Territory Day | Regional Holiday | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya | |
Sunday | Thaipusam | Regional Holiday | Several states | |
Saturday | Isra and Miraj | Regional Holiday | Kedah, Perlis and Negeri Sembilan | |
Saturday | Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan | Regional Holiday | Terengganu | |
Thursday | Birthday of the Sultan of Johor | Regional Holiday | Johor only | |
Thursday | Beginning of Ramadan | Regional Holiday | Johor, Kedah, Malacca | |
Friday | Good Friday | Regional Holiday | Sabah and Sarawak | |
Saturday | Nuzul Al-Quran Day | Regional Holiday | All regions except Johor, Kedah, Malacca, Sabah, Sarawak | |
Saturday | Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City | Regional Holiday | Malacca | |
Saturday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National Holiday | End of Ramadan | |
Sunday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National Holiday | Second day of holiday for Eid Al-Fitr | |
Wednesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu | Regional Holiday | Terengganu only. Always celebrated on 26 April | |
Monday | Labour Day | National Holiday | International Workers' Day | |
Thursday | Wesak Day | National Holiday | Birth of Buddha | |
Sunday | Mother's Day | Not A Public Holiday | 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday | |
Wednesday | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis | Regional Holiday | Perlis only | |
Monday | The Sultan of Pahang Hol | Regional Holiday | Pahang | |
Tuesday | Pesta Kaamatan | Regional Holiday | Sabah and Labuan only | |
Wednesday | Pesta Kaamatan | Regional Holiday | Sabah and Labuan only | |
Thursday | Gawai Dayak | Regional Holiday | Sarawak | |
Friday | Gawai Dayak | Regional Holiday | Sarawak | |
Monday | Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong | National Holiday | 1st Monday in June | |
Sunday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah | Regional Holiday | Kedah only | |
Sunday | Father's Day | Not A Public Holiday | 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday | |
Wednesday | Arafat (Haj) Day | Regional Holiday | Kelantan, Terengganu | |
Thursday | Hari Raya Haji | National Holiday | Festival of Sacrifice | |
Friday | Hari Raya Haji Holiday | Regional Holiday | Some states | |
Friday | George Town Heritage Day | Regional Holiday | Penang only | |
Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Penang | Regional Holiday | Penang | |
Wednesday | Awal Muharram | National Holiday | Hijri New Year | |
Saturday | Sarawak Day | Regional Holiday | ||
Sunday | Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang | Regional Holiday | Pahang only | |
Wednesday | The Sultan of Johor Hol | Regional Holiday | Johor only | |
Thursday | Melaka Governor's Birthday | Regional Holiday | Melaka | |
Thursday | National Day | National Holiday | Independence Day | |
Saturday | Malaysia Day | National Holiday | Became a Federal Holiday in 2010 | |
Thursday | Maulidur Rasul | National Holiday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad | |
Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Sabah | Regional Holiday | Sabah only. 1st Saturday in October | |
Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak | Regional Holiday | Sarawak only | |
Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Perak | Regional Holiday | Perak | |
Saturday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Regional Holiday | Kelantan only | |
Sunday | Deepavali | Regional Holiday | The festival of lights. Except Sarawak | |
Sunday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Holiday | Regional Holiday | Kelantan only. Second day | |
Monday | Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor | Regional Holiday | Selangor | |
Sunday | Christmas Eve | Regional Holiday | Sabah | |
Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |