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Festivals

Festivals

Pongal

Cultural & Religion: Hindu
Holiday: None
Date: 14 January

Thaipusam

Cultural & Religion: Hindu
Holiday: Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang & Selangor only
Date: 17 January

Chinese New Year

Cultural & Religion: Chinese
Holiday: National
Date: 31 January - 1 Feb

Chap Goh Meh

Cultural & Religion: Chinese
Holiday: None
Date: 13 February

Vaisakhi

Cultural & Religion: Sikh
Holiday: None
Date: 13 April

Good Friday

Cultural & Religion: Christian
Holiday: Sabah and Sarawak only
Date: 18 April

Wesak Day

Cultural & Religion: Buddhist
Holiday: National
Date: 13 May

Pesta Keaamatan

Cultural & Religion: Kadazan (Sabah)
Holiday: Sabah & Labuan only
Date: 30-31 May

Gawai

Cultural & Religion: Dayak (Sarawak)
Holiday: Sarawak only
Date: 1-2 June

Fifth Moon/Dragon Boat Festival

Cultural & Religion: Chinese
Holiday: None
Date: 2 June

Fiesta San Pedro

Cultural & Religion: Eurasians (Malacca)
Holiday: None
Date: 23-29 June

Hari Raya Puasa

Cultural & Religion: Islam
Holiday: National
Date: 28-29 July

Hungry Ghost Festival

Cultural & Religion: Chinese
Holiday: None
Date: 10 August

Mid Autumn or Mooncake Festival

Cultural & Religion: Chinese
Holiday: None
Date: 8 September

Hari Raya Haji

Cultural & Religion: Islam
Holiday: National
Date: 5 October

Deepavali

Cultural & Religion: Hindu
Holiday: National
Date: 23 October

Dong Zhi Festival (Winter Solstice)

Cultural & Religion: Chinese
Holiday: None
Date: 22 December

Christmas

Cultural & Religion: Christian
Holiday: National
Date: 25 December