7th month of the year 2012 is going on and all have started planning for the next year 2013. If you are from Malaysia, then this post is going to help you for sure as I am going to list the public holidays in 2013 in Malaysia. Malaysia has two kind of holidays, national and local. The national holidays are announced for the whole Malaysia and are due to some important national or international reason. The local holidays are announced due to some local reasons like birthday of rulers or some important local festivals. So let’s have a look at the holidays in 2013 in Malaysia.

List of Malaysian national and states holiday 2013

  • New Year’s Day

This one is announced on the very first day of new year. The date is 1 January 2013 and day is Tuesday.

  • Birthday of Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan

It’s a local holiday and will only be in Negere Sembilan. Date is 13 January 2013 and day is Monday.

  • Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah

It will be only in Kedah. Tuesday 15 January, 2013 is the date set for it.

  • Maulidur Rasul

It is related to religion Islam and is announced to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Thursday 24 January 2013 is the date set for it.

  • Thaipusam

Sunday 27 January 2013 and in some places only.

  • Federal Territory Day

It is on very first day of February. 1 February, 2013.

  • Chinese New Year

It’s a national holiday and is on 10 February, 2013.

  • 2nd day of Chinese New Year

On next day to Chinese New Year, i.e. 11 February 2013.

  • Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan of Trengganu

It’s a state holiday and is in the state Trengganu. Sunday, 4 March 2013

  • Good Friday

Friday, 29 March 2013

  • Declaration of Malaka as Historical City

Only in the state Malaka. 15 April 2013.

  • Birthday of the Sultan of Perak

Only in the state Perak on 19 April 2013.

  • Labour Day

On the very first day of month of May. 1 May, 2013.

  • Hari Hol Pahang

Only in state Penang on 7 May, 2013.

  • Birthday of Raja Perlis

Friday 17 May,2013.

  • Vesak Day / Vesak Day / Birth of Buddha

National holiday, announced in whole Malaysia. 24 May, 2013.

  • Kaamatan Harvest Festival

Two holidays on consecutive days of 30 and 31 May 2013.

  • Birthday of Agong

1 June 2013.

  • Gawai Dayak Festival

1 and 2 June 2013.

  • Israk & Mikraj / Isra Miraj

Wednesday, 5 June 2013

  • Georgetown World Heritage City Day

Sunday 7 July 2013.

  • Awal Ramadan (Start of Ramadan fasting month / bulan puasa)

Tuesday 9 July, 2013

  • Birthday of the Governor of Penang

Only in state Penang on 14 July 2013

  • Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu

20 July 2013.

  • Aidil Fitri / Hari Raya Puasa / End of Ramadan

Holiday related to Islamic Religion. On 8 and 9 August 2013.

  • National Day

Saturday 31 July 2013

  • Birthday of the Governor of Serawak

Sunday, 8 September 2013.

  • Malaysia Day

16 September 2013.

  • Birthday of the Governor of Sabah

Sunday, 6 October 2013

  •   Hari Raya Haji / Qurban / Aidil Adha

Tuesday 15 October 2013

  • Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang

Only in state Penang on 24 July 2013

  • Deepavali

3 November 2013

  • Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan

Only in Kelantan on 12 November 2013

  • Birthday of the Sultan of Johor

Only in the state Johar, 22 November 2013.

  • Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor

11 December 2013

  • Christmas Day

To celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. O 25 December 2013

So it was the list of holidays in Malaysia in 2013. As you are familiar with the holidays in 2013, then what are you waiting for? Just make a plan and get maximum benefit from the vacant days. Top hotels to stay in Malaysia!

Which festival or holiday, you are going to celebrate with your family? Share your thoughts and plannings in the comment section below.

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