Beginning of school year
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Sunday March 19, 2023
School holidays : Www.moe.gov.my
calendar issued by the Ministry of Education
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu only
PISA ranking (average 493): not rated
Schooling is mandatory till age 16
number of instructional days per year in lower secondary education: 190 days
Teaching languages: Malay, Chinese, Tamil, Arabic, English
schools close on Friday
school uniforms required
Dates confirmed till Feb 2024 (Dec 31, 2023 will be the first day of 2024 year)
Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check if this information is vital to you
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Johor Sultan's birthday
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Thursday March 23, 2023
Secular holiday :
Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday March 23, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : The month of Ramadan enjoys a special importance in the Islamic calendar. It is the chief of all months and the most glorious one. Ramadan is the month of fasting, intensive prayer, sacrifice and Divine worship. Throughout this month a devout Muslim fasts during the day in the true sense of the word, that is, he does not merely deny himself food and water, but as explained by Islamic Scripture, he exercises strict control over his tongue, eyes, ears, thoughts and deeds and does everything possible to seek the pleasure of G-d. The month of Ramadan, besides being the month of worship and Divine blessings, carries a historical importance as well. The revelations of the Qur'an commenced in this month as did the epoch-making 'Battle of Badr' and the 'Conquest of Mecca'.
Johor Sultan's birthday
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Sunday March 26, 2023
Secular holiday :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday April 20, 2023
School holidays :
Hari Raya Puasa
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Saturday April 22, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Hari Raya Puasa
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Sunday April 23, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Sunday April 30, 2023
School holidays :
Labour Day
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Monday May 1, 2023
Secular holiday :
Vesak - Buddha Purnima - Visakha Bucha
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Thursday May 4, 2023
Buddhism (Theravada) :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday May 25, 2023
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Saturday June 3, 2023
School holidays :
Birthday of His Majesty, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
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Monday June 5, 2023
Secular holiday : Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as Supreme Head , Supreme Ruler or Paramount Ruler , is the official title of the constitutional head of state of the federation of Malaysia. The position is often categorized as King in English, since from a Western political science perspective, Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a monarch as head of state. Since 1993, the full title in Malay has been, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Prior to that the honorific Ke Bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia was also used. The consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is called the Raja Permaisuri Agong. Both are referred to in English as His/Her Majesty .
Hari Raya Haji
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Thursday June 29, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Also written Id al'Adha (or Eid Al-Adha) is the Feast of the Sacrifice , the second main celebration of Islam. It takes place on the tenth day of the twelfth -- last month of the Islamic calendar and celebrates Abraham's (also written Ibrahim) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.
Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)
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Wednesday July 19, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Islamic New Year
The late Sultan Iskandar celebration
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Wednesday August 23, 2023
Secular holiday :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday August 24, 2023
School holidays :
Merdeka Day (Freedom Day)
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Thursday August 31, 2023
Secular holiday : Independence granted by the UK in 1957 paid holiday when falling on a Saturday
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Sunday September 3, 2023
School holidays :
Malaysia Day
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Saturday September 16, 2023
Secular holiday : Commemorates the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963 paid holiday when falling on a Saturday, except in Johor, Terrenganu, Kedah, Kelantan
Maulidur Rasul /Prophet's Anniversary (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday September 28, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Birthday of the Prophet, Mohammed. For nine days there are Parties with fairs, feasting, and parades. Stories are told about how the mountains danced when Mohammed was born, and sang, There is no god but Allah. The trees answered, And Mohammed is his Prophet.