Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 23 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 9-11 Chinese New Year. Feb 10 Hari Raya Tussa (Islamic New Year). Apr 22 Birth of the Prophet Muhammad. May 1 Labour Day. May 23 Vesak Day (Birth of the Buddha). Jun 4 Official Birthday of HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Aug 31 National Day. Nov 1 Deepvali Festival. Nov 3-5 Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 28-30 Chinese New Year. Jan 31 Hari Raya Tussa (Islamic New Year). Apr 11 Birth of the Prophet Muhammad. May 1 Labour Day. May 13 Vesak Day (Birth of the Buddha). Jun 3 Official Birthday of HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Aug 31 National Day. Oct 21 Deepvali Festival. Oct 22-24 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. Some 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 10 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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