Malaysia Holidays 2013

Tourists travel to the exotic land of Malaysia every year for relaxation, adventure, or both. Many people plan their entire vacation around Malaysia’s calendar, which is filled with various enticing holidays. Malaysia holidays 2013 are like those in any other year, attracting visitors with their big, bold celebrations and welcoming spirit for all who journey to the lush land.

malaysia holidays 2013

National Holidays

During public national Malaysia holidays 2013, expect many businesses, especially government offices, to be closed. This might be ideal for a quiet vacation, but it could also interfere with shopping and entertainment plans. Make a note of the following holidays in the Land of Malay to plan out adventures with travel goals and expectations in mind. All national Malaysia holidays 2013 impact all states as they are celebrated country-wide.

January 24 Mohammad’s Birthday
February 10 Chinese New Year
May 1 Labor Day
May 24 Wesak Day
June 1 Malaysian King’s Birthday
August 8-9 Hari Raya Puasa
August 31 National Independence Day
September 16 Malaysia Day
October 15 Hari Raya Haji
November 5 Awal Muharram
December 25 Christmas

State Holidays

Malaysia is known as one of the most holiday-dense countries in the world, as its states celebrate many different holidays. Look up the states before visiting to see if locals are celebrating any given holiday. Any holiday that occurs on a Sunday is expected to be observed on the following Monday. In some states where weekends are considered Fridays and Saturdays, Saturday holidays may carry over to be observed on the following Sunday.

January 1 New Year’s Day
January 14 Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday
January 15 Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday
January 27 Thaipusam
February 1 Federal Territory Day
March 4 Anniversary of Installation of Sultan of Trengganu
March 29 Good Friday
April 15 Declaration of Malacca as Historical City
April 19 Sultan of Perak’s Birthday
May 7 Hari Hol Pahang
May 17 Raja Perlis’ Birthday
May 30-31 Harvest Festival Pesta Kaamatan Sabah
June 1-2 Sarawak Harvest Festival Hari Gawai Sarawak
June 5 Israk & Mikraj
July 7 Georgetown Heritage Day
July 9 Awal Ramadan
July 14 Penang Governor’s Birthday
July 20 Sultan of Trengganu’s Birthday
July 25 Nuzul Al-Quran
October 6 Sabah Governor’s Birthday
October 13 Malacca Governor’s Birthday
October 24 Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday
November 11 Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday
November 22 Sultan of Johor’s Birthday
December 11 Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday

School Holidays

Perhaps you are a student hoping to maximize your adventure by meeting other youth on break from school, or an adult hoping to avoid crowded venues during school vacation. Taking note of when these dates occur can help you plan the perfect Malaysian vacation. The following school Malaysia holidays 2013 indicate when many schools will not be in session.

March 23-31 Mid-Term Holiday
May 25-June 9 Mid-Year Holiday
August 7-18 Mid-Term Holiday
November 16-January 1 Year-End Holiday

Any month spent visiting Malaysia will likely contain some colorful festivities and memorable customs to partake in. Planning a trip around this calendar can help maximize travel experiences. People wishing to avoid crowds may schedule plans around these calendar dates for a quiet, relaxing journey abroad. Malaysia’s many opportunities for trekking in the wild or enjoying modern city life can provide extraordinary experiences no matter the time of year.

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