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Public Holidays
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 1-3 Chinese New Year. Feb 12 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 5 Hari Raya Tussa (Islamic New Year). May 1 Labour Day. May 14 Birth of the Prophet Muhammad. May 16 Wesak Day (Birth of the Buddha). Jun 7 Official Birthday of HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Aug 31 National Day. Oct 25 Deepavali Festival. Nov 26-28 Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Jan 22-24 Chinese New Year. Feb 2 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 22 Hari Raya Tussa (Islamic New Year). May 1 Labour Day. May 2 Birth of the Prophet Muhammad. May 4 Wesak Day (Birth of the Buddha). Jun 5 Official Birthday of HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Aug 31 National Day. Nov 12 Deepavali Festival. Nov 14-16 Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Note: (a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Hari Raya Puasa, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Hari Raya Puasa itself and Hari Raja Haji may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. For more information see the World of Islam appendix. (b) Buddhist festivals are also timed according to phases of the moon and variations may occur.
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