Malaysia Travel Guide
Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.
Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.
One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.
For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.
Malaysia Holidays
In Malaysia, holidays are observed at two levels - National and State. Where National holidays are observed by nearly all government and private organizations, certain states or one state itself observe the State holidays in Malaysia. Over and above, Saturday and Sunday are weekly offs for Government agencies. However in states like Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, Government agencies are closed on every Friday and Saturday. In case a public holiday (for festivals and special occasions) falls on a non-working day, the subsequent day is acknowledged as a holiday. Scroll down to get the list of major holidays in Malaysia.
National Holidays| Agong's Birthday | Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah) |
| Labour Day | Prophet MUHAMMAD's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) |
| Wesak Day | Chinese New Year (2 days) |
| Deepavali | National Day (Hari Merdeka) |
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Hari Raya Puasa (Eid-ul-Fitr) |
| Christmas Day | Hari Raya Haji (Eid-ul-Adha) |
State Holidays
| Birthdays of States' Sultans | Awal Ramadhan |
| Gawai Dayak Festival | New Year's Day |
| Federal Territory Day | Good Friday |
| Hari Raya Haji | Harvest Festival |
| Hari Hol Negeri Pahang | Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Johor |
| Israk Mikraj | Nuzul Al Qur'an |
| Thaipusam |
Malaysia Quick Facts
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur | Currency | Ringgit (RM) (MYR) |
| Population | 27,496,000 | Language | Malay (official) |
| Calling Code | +60 |
