New Year's Day
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Monday january 1, 2024
Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Thaipoosam Cavadee
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Thursday january 25, 2024
Hinduism : Tamil celebration. Marks the end of a 10-day fasting period during which people go to the local temple and get themselves pierced with various needles attached to various object.
Federal Territory Day (Kuala, Lumpur and Labuan)
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Thursday february 1, 2024
Secular holiday :
Chinese New Year
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Saturday february 10, 2024
Secular holiday : At New Year during the night, the Jade Emperor conveyed all animals. Only 12 showed up. To thank them, Buddha dedicated one symbolic year per visitor. Each new born would inherit the relevant animal's characteristics. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Chinese New Year
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Sunday february 11, 2024
Secular holiday :
Chinese New Year
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Monday february 12, 2024
Secular holiday :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday march 14, 2024
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday march 25, 2024
School holidays :
Nuzul al Qu'ran - Revelation of the Quran (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday march 28, 2024
Muslim, Sufi :
Optional holiday
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Friday march 29, 2024
Secular holiday : Christian community only