Malaysia Public Holidays Calendar 2010
Here is the information about Malaysia’s public holidays in 2010 Calendar. There are a lot of local holidays for certain states in Malaysia. However, Malaysia is ethnically varied nation with lots of different religion like Good Friday, Isra Miraj and ethnic groups. Their unique cultural festivals are observed. It is celebrated in its own unique way however may not be a public holiday.
Malaysia’s local holidays are related to the sovereign such as birthday, installation, etc and another are traditional /customs Gawai Dayak, Kaamatan Festival. In the same way weekends and school holidays tend-to-be diverse in those of the conventionally Muslim states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis in as compared to other states of Malaysia.
The other thing is, some holidays have fixed dates while others differ each year, which are not fixed. These dates change according to their religious or cultural background by which of the Muslim, Indian or Chinese calendars is being used.
Holidays depend on a weekend according to the state (Sunday or Monday) usually will be celebrated on the following day. In many cases the birthdays of the Sultans are fixed on a weekend for not to disrupt work.
See the list of Malaysia national and states holidays of year 2010
New Year’s Day
Friday, 1 January 2010
All states except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
1 January 2010 is globally recognized first day of the Gregorian calendar year. This is not a federal day in Malaysia, but for most intentions on this day, it would be safer to presuppose offices are not opened.
Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah
Sunday, 17 January 2010*
Monday, 18 January 2010
Only in Kedah
Federal Territory Day
1 February 2010
Only in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur & Labuan
Chinese New Year
Sunday, 14 February 2010*
Monday, 15 February 2010
National
14 February 2010 is the start of the Chinese New Year, in Chinese zodiac; it is the year of the Tiger. The next 2011 will be the year of the Rabbit and the previous year was that of the Ox. In the Yang form the allied heavenly element for the astral year 2010 is the Metal element. The Malaysian Chinese New Year is likewise celebrated to the Singapore’s. Most Chinese Malaysians working outside from their home state will take a long break and come back to their hometowns and arriving on that day or more prior to the first day.
Chinese New Year 2nd Day
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
All states except Kelantan & Terengganu
Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Only in Terengganu
Mawlid al-Nabi/Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday/Maulidur Rasul
Friday, 26 February 2010
National
On this day in Muslim (Sunni) country Malaysia, people celebrate the birthday of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
Birthday of The Sultan of Kelantan
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Only in Kelantan
Good Friday
Friday, 2 April 2010
Only in Johor, Sabah & Sarawak
Good Friday is an official holiday in the states of Sabah and Sarawak which have drastically proportions of Christians.
Birthday of The Sultan of Johor
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Only in Johor
Declaration of Malaka as Historical City
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Only in Melaka
Birthday of The Sultan of Perak
Monday, 19 April 2010
Only in Perak
Labour Day
Saturday, 1 May 2010
National
Hari Hol Negeri Pahang
Thursday, 7 May 2010
Only in Pahang
Birthday of The Raja of Perlis
Monday, 17 May 2010
Only in Perlis
Wesak Day / Vesak Day / Birth of Buddha /
Thursday, 27 May 2010
National
Kaamatan Harvest Festival
Saturday, 30 May 2010
Sunday, 31 May 2010*
Monday, 1 June 2010
Only in Federal Territory of Labuan & Sabah
Gawai Dayak Festival
Tuesday, 01 June 2010
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
Only in Sarawak
Birthday of S.P.B. Yang di-Pertuan Agong – H M The King
Saturday, 5 June 2010
National
Birthday of Yang DiPertua Negeri of Penang
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Only in Penang
Birthday of Yang DiPertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
19 July (Sun)
Only in Negeri Sembilan
Birthday of The Sultan of Terengganu
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Only in Terengganu
Israk & Mikraj / Isra Miraj
08 July (Thu)
Only in Kedah, Negeri Sembilan & Perlis
Malaysia National Day/Independence Day/Merdeka Day
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
National
Awal Ramadan (Start of Ramadan or the fast month)
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Only in Johor, Kedah & Melaka
Birthday of Yang di-Pertua of Sarawak
11 September 2010
Only in Sarawak
Malaysia Day & Birthday of Yang di-Pertua of Sabah
16 September (Thu)
Only in Sabah
Aidil Fitri / Hari Raya Puasa / End of Ramadan
Friday, 10 September 2010
Saturday, 11 September 2010
National
Birthday of Yang di-Pertua of Melaka
Saturday, 09 October 2010
Only in Melaka
Birthday of The Sultan of Pahang
Sunday, 24 October 2010*
Moonday. 25 October 2010
Only in Pahang
Deepavali /Festival of Lights
Friday, 5 November 2010
All states except Sarawak & Federal Territory of Labuan
Hari Raya Haji/Qurban/Aidil Adha
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
National
Hari Raya Haji (Qurban) 2nd Day
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Only in Kedah & Perlis
Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Only in Selangor
Awal Muharram / Islamic New Year / Ma’al Hijrah
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
National
Christmas Day
Saturday, 25 December 2010
National
Note: *In Malaysia, when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, after the following day (Monday) becomes a public holiday
These dates are subject to changes. For more information see here
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