Malaysia Public Holidays in 2003
Malaysia has a total of 40 holidays in 2003. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2003 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Chinese New Year's Day |
Saturday, February 1, 2003 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Federal Territory Day |
Saturday, February 1, 2003 | Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia |
| Second Day of Chinese New Year |
Sunday, February 2, 2003 | Second Day of Chinese New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| Chinese New Year Holiday |
Sunday, February 2, 2003 | Chinese New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Hari Raya Haji |
Wednesday, February 12, 2003 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) |
Thursday, February 13, 2003 | Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a common local holiday in Malaysia |
| Muharram/New Year |
Wednesday, March 5, 2003 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 21, 2003 | March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) |
| Declaration of Malacca as Historical City |
Tuesday, April 15, 2003 | Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 18, 2003 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 20, 2003 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu |
Saturday, April 26, 2003 | Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Labour Day |
Thursday, May 1, 2003 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Pahang State Holiday |
Wednesday, May 7, 2003 | Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| Birthday of the Raja of Perlis |
Saturday, May 17, 2003 | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a local holiday in Malaysia |
| Gawai Dayak |
Sunday, June 1, 2003 | Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Day off for Gawai Dayak |
Monday, June 2, 2003 | Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday |
Saturday, June 7, 2003 | The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 21, 2003 | June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) |
| Penang Governor's Birthday |
Saturday, July 12, 2003 | Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Sarawak Independence Day |
Tuesday, July 22, 2003 | Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Malaysia's National Day |
Sunday, August 31, 2003 | Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| Day off for Malaysia's National Day |
Monday, September 1, 2003 | Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 23, 2003 | September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) |
| Isra and Mi'raj |
Wednesday, September 24, 2003 | Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
| Birthday of the Governor of Sabah |
Saturday, October 4, 2003 | Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Birthday of the Governor of Malacca |
Friday, October 10, 2003 | Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak |
Saturday, October 11, 2003 | Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang |
Friday, October 24, 2003 | Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| First Day of Ramadan |
Monday, October 27, 2003 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| Nuzul Al-Quran |
Wednesday, November 12, 2003 | Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| Hari Raya Puasa |
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 |
Thursday, November 27, 2003 | Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor |
Thursday, December 11, 2003 | Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 22, 2003 | December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) |
| Christmas Eve |
Wednesday, December 24, 2003 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Thursday, December 25, 2003 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Wednesday, December 31, 2003 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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