Georgetown World Heritage City Day in Malaysia
Marks George Town's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Georgetown World Heritage City Day commemorates the inscription of George Town, Penang, on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 7 July 2008, alongside Melaka. The day celebrates the city's distinctive multicultural architecture, shophouses, clan houses and living heritage.
It is observed as a public holiday in the state of Penang.
Published dates
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tue, 7 July 2026 | Penang | |
| 2027 | Wed, 7 July 2027 | Penang | |
| 2028 | Fri, 7 July 2028 | Penang |
What to notice in the calendar
The table records the coverage for Georgetown World Heritage City Day as “Penang”. Dates for several years are kept together so changes in weekday and state coverage are easy to compare.
At least one listed date falls on or next to a weekend. The long-weekend calendar shows the actual sequence of workdays, weekends and holidays for each year.