Birthday of His Majesty, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
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Monday june 5, 2023
Secular holiday : Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as Supreme Head , Supreme Ruler or Paramount Ruler , is the official title of the constitutional head of state of the federation of Malaysia. The position is often categorized as King in English, since from a Western political science perspective, Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a monarch as head of state. Since 1993, the full title in Malay has been, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Prior to that the honorific Ke Bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia was also used. The consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is called the Raja Permaisuri Agong. Both are referred to in English as His/Her Majesty .
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday june 5, 2023
School holidays :
Hari Raya Haji
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Thursday june 29, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Feast of the Sacrifice
Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)
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Wednesday july 19, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Islamic New Year
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday august 25, 2023
School holidays :
Merdeka Day (Freedom Day)
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Thursday august 31, 2023
Secular holiday : Independence granted by the UK in 1957 paid holiday when falling on a Saturday
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday september 4, 2023
School holidays :
Malaysia Day
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Saturday september 16, 2023
Secular holiday : Commemorates the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963 paid holiday when falling on a Saturday, except in Johor, Terrenganu, Kedah, Kelantan
Maulidur Rasul /Prophet's Anniversary (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday september 28, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Birthday of the Prophet, Mohammed. For nine days there are Parties with fairs, feasting, and parades. Stories are told about how the mountains danced when Mohammed was born, and sang, There is no god but Allah. The trees answered, And Mohammed is his Prophet.
Then 7,000 angels brought a golden vase filled with heavenly dew, and his mother bathed the new baby in it. Many stories like these are told to Arab children on the Prophet's Birthday, the happiest day in the Moslem year.
Yang di-Pertua Anniversary (Sabah only)
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Saturday october 7, 2023
Secular holiday : Official Birthday of His Excellency The Governor of Sabah
Deepavali/Dipabali
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Sunday november 12, 2023
Hinduism : Diwali also called the festival of lights , is an ancient Hindu festival which signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.
Deepavali/Dipabali
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Monday november 13, 2023
Hinduism :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 15, 2023
School holidays :
Christmas Eve
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Sunday december 24, 2023
Catholic :
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Public holiday
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Secular holiday :