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Articles on Malaysian holidays, calendar traditions, and local customs.
Awal Muharram: What Malaysia's Islamic New Year Is Really About
Awal Muharram is a quiet public holiday in Malaysia, but it marks the start of the Islamic year. Here's the meaning, the history, and how it's observed.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia: Traditions, Food and Balik Kampung
From balik kampung traffic to duit raya and open houses, here's how Malaysians celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri after a month of fasting.
Cuti Ganti: How Replacement Public Holidays Work in Malaysia
When a public holiday falls on a weekend, do you lose it? Here's how replacement holidays work in Malaysia and why they differ by state.
The Agong's Birthday: Why the Date Moves Every Few Years
How Malaysia's rotating monarchy works, why the Agong's Birthday date sometimes shifts, and what the public holiday actually commemorates.
Chinese New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse
Chinese New Year 2026 falls on 17 February and ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse. Here's when it's celebrated in Malaysia and what the Fire Horse year brings.
The Chinese Zodiac in Malaysian Culture: 12 Animals and What They Mean
A walk through the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, how they surface in Malaysian life, and why your birth year shapes more than you might think.
Deepavali in Malaysia: Inside the Festival of Lights
How Malaysians celebrate Deepavali, what the oil lamps and kolam patterns actually mean, and when to expect it on the 2026 calendar.
Federal vs State Public Holidays in Malaysia: What's the Difference?
Not every public holiday in Malaysia applies to every state. Here's how federal and state holidays work, plus how to check which ones your state observes.
Gawai and Kaamatan: The Harvest Festivals of Sabah and Sarawak
A guide to Hari Gawai in Sarawak and Pesta Kaamatan in Sabah, East Malaysia's biggest state holidays, and why they mark the calendar's most distinctive week.
Hari Kebangsaan vs Hari Malaysia: What's the Difference?
Both fall in August and September, both are national holidays, and both are easy to mix up. Here's what Hari Kebangsaan and Hari Malaysia actually commemorate.