Malaysian Holidays A–Z

Honours the birthday of Malaysia's King, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The day of pilgrims gathering at Mount Arafat, the day before Hari Raya Haji.

The Islamic New Year, first day of the month of Muharram.

The first day of the Muslim fasting month.

The most anticipated celebration for Malaysians of Chinese ancestry.

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

The Hindu festival of lights celebrating good over evil.

Marks the establishment of Malaysia's federal territories.

Marks George Town's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Sarawak's Dayak harvest and thanksgiving festival.

Johor's day of remembrance for the late Sultan Iskandar.

Pahang's day of remembrance for its late ruler.

Marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting.

The festival of sacrifice, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage.

Sabah's Kaamatan thanksgiving for the rice harvest.

Melaka's commemoration of the declaration of independence.

Terengganu's commemoration of the installation of its Sultan.

Marks the night journey and ascension of the Prophet.

International Workers' Day, honouring the workforce.

Marks the formation of the Malaysian federation in 1963.

Celebrates the birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka.

Malaysia's National Day, marking independence in 1957.

Marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year.

Commemorates the revelation of the Quran.

Celebrates the birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang.

Maulidur Rasul, celebrating the birth of the Prophet.

Celebrates the birthday of the Raja of Perlis.

Celebrates the birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah.

Commemorates Sarawak's self-government in 1963.

Celebrates the birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak.

Celebrates the birthday of the Sultan of Johor.

Celebrates the birthday of the Sultan of Kedah.

Celebrates the birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan.

Celebrates the birthday of the Sultan of Pahang.

Celebrates the birthday of the Sultan of Perak.

Celebrates the birthday of the Sultan of Selangor.

Celebrates the birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu.

A Hindu festival of devotion honouring Lord Murugan.

Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha.

Celebrates the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.