Travel in Malaysia can be
complicated in the sense that Malaysian Holidays have to be taken in account
whenever you are planning travel. For destinations especially in the South such as Tioman etc, holidays in Singapore should also be taken in consideration.
It affects prices as well as availability of accommodations. These are usually known as peak
periods and prices tend to go up. These include the school holidays
as weekends and public holidays for the various cultural and
religious festivals celebrated in Malaysia.
Also, Malaysia is culturally diverse nation with many different
ethnic groups, and religions. Each observe their unique cultural
festivals. It may not be a public holiday, but nevertheless it is
celebrated in its own unique way.
Cultural / Special
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2013
1st Mid Term Break :
23 - 31 MAC 13
2nd Mid Term Break : 25 MAY - 09 JUN 13
3rd Mid Term Break : 07 - 18 AUG 12
End of the Year Break : 16 NOV 12 - 01 JAN 14
Saturdays and Sundays - Would apply for States
Federal Territory of K. Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan, Penang, Perak, Perlis,
Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, then Monday is a
If it falls on a Sunday only, then
Monday a holiday.
And if this day is already a holiday, then the
next day shall be a public holiday
Fridays and Saturdays - Would apply for States
Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu
If a public holiday falls on a Friday, then Sunday is a working day.
If it falls on a Saturday only, then Sunday
is a holiday.
And if this day is
already a holiday, then the next day shall be a public holiday
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Festivals of Malaysia
Religious and Cultural Festivals and
Celebrations of Malaysia - with a mix of different races, religions
and culture, Malaysia is rich in its cultural diversity and festivals.
Holidays Year 2013 & 2014
National and State Public Holidays for year 2011
Cultural / Religious & Special Days
2013 & 2014
Dates of Cultural and Religious Festivals that
are not a holiday bur nevertheless celebrated in its own way as well
as special days such as Mothers or Secretaries Day, etc
Malaysia Calendar Year 2014
Malaysian Calendar 2012 with dates of National / State / School Holidays /
Malaysian Cultural Festivals and other special days