Malaysia has a total of 51 holidays in 2008. 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	Tuesday, January 1, 2008	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Muharram/New Year	Thursday, January 10, 2008	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Thaipusam	Wednesday, January 23, 2008	Thaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
Federal Territory Day	Friday, February 1, 2008	Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Lunar New Year's Day	Thursday, February 7, 2008	Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Second Day of Lunar New Year	Friday, February 8, 2008	Second Day of Lunar New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Lunar New Year Holiday	Friday, February 8, 2008	Lunar New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Maha Shivaratri	Thursday, March 6, 2008	Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday	Thursday, March 20, 2008	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox	Thursday, March 20, 2008	March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Good Friday	Friday, March 21, 2008	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holi	Saturday, March 22, 2008	Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 23, 2008	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City	Tuesday, April 15, 2008	Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu	Saturday, April 26, 2008	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Labour Day	Thursday, May 1, 2008	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, 2008	Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis	Saturday, May 17, 2008	Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a local holiday in Malaysia
Wesak Day	Monday, May 19, 2008	Wesak Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak	Sunday, June 1, 2008	Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak observed	Monday, June 2, 2008	Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday	Saturday, June 7, 2008	The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
June Solstice	Friday, June 20, 2008	June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Penang Governor's Birthday	Saturday, July 12, 2008	Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Sarawak Independence Day	Tuesday, July 22, 2008	Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Isra and Mi'raj	Thursday, July 31, 2008	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.
Raksha Bandhan	Saturday, August 16, 2008	Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister.
Janmashtami	Sunday, August 24, 2008	Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.
Malaysia's National Day	Sunday, August 31, 2008	Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Day observed	Monday, September 1, 2008	Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
First Day of Ramadan	Tuesday, September 2, 2008	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Ganesh Chaturthi	Wednesday, September 3, 2008	Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.
Nuzul Al-Quran	Thursday, September 18, 2008	Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
September Equinox	Monday, September 22, 2008	September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Navaratri	Tuesday, September 30, 2008	Navaratri is a Hindu holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Puasa	Wednesday, October 1, 2008	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, October 2, 2008	Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah	Saturday, October 4, 2008	Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia
Dussehra	Thursday, October 9, 2008	Dussehra is a Hindu holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca	Friday, October 10, 2008	Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak	Saturday, October 11, 2008	Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang	Friday, October 24, 2008	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
Diwali/Deepavali	Monday, October 27, 2008	Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Hari Raya Haji	Tuesday, December 9, 2008	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)	Wednesday, December 10, 2008	Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a common local holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor	Thursday, December 11, 2008	Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
December Solstice	Sunday, December 21, 2008	December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Christmas Eve	Wednesday, December 24, 2008	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Thursday, December 25, 2008	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Muharram/New Year	Monday, December 29, 2008	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
New Year's Eve	Wednesday, December 31, 2008	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.