Calendar Penang 2024 Malaysia with Public Holidays
The Penang calendar for 2024 is a leap year covering 366 days with 15 federal holidays and 11 Penang-specific holidays. Notable dates include Chinese New Year (10 February), Eid al-Fitr (10 April), Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (3 June), Malaysia Day (16 September), and Christmas Day (25 December). This calendar shows all 12 months side by side with the states observing each holiday.
November
11Penang Long Weekends in 2024
Penang has 8 long-weekend periods in 2024. The longest runs 5 days, from 6 July to 10 July 2024, covering George Town World Heritage City Day, Islamic New Year (in lieu), and George Town World Heritage City Day (in lieu). Each period below breaks down the days so you can plan trips and leave requests.
Long weekend from 10 February to 13 February 2024 — 4 days
- Saturday
10
February
2024 - Chinese New Year Federal
- Sunday
11
February
2024 - Chinese New Year (2nd Day) Federal
- Monday
12
February
2024 - Chinese New Year (in lieu) Replacement
- Tuesday
13
February
2024 - Chinese New Year (2nd Day) (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 10 April to 11 April 2024 — 2 days
- Wednesday
10
April
2024 - Eid al-Fitr Islamic
- Thursday
11
April
2024 - Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) Islamic
Long weekend from 1 June to 3 June 2024 — 3 days
- Saturday
1
June
2024 Weekend
- Sunday
2
June
2024 Weekend
- Monday
3
June
2024 - Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Federal
Long weekend from 15 June to 17 June 2024 — 3 days
- Saturday
15
June
2024 Weekend
- Sunday
16
June
2024 Weekend
- Monday
17
June
2024 - Eid al-Adha Islamic
Long weekend from 6 July to 10 July 2024 — 5 days
- Saturday
6
July
2024 Weekend
- Sunday
7
July
2024 - George Town World Heritage City Day State
- Monday
8
July
2024 - Islamic New Year (in lieu) Replacement
- Tuesday
9
July
2024 - George Town World Heritage City Day (in lieu) Replacement
- Wednesday
10
July
2024 - George Town World Heritage City Day (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 13 July to 15 July 2024 — 3 days
- Saturday
13
July
2024 - Birthday of Governor of Penang State
- Sunday
14
July
2024 Weekend
- Monday
15
July
2024 - Birthday of Governor of Penang (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 31 August to 2 September 2024 — 3 days
- Saturday
31
August
2024 - National Day Federal
- Sunday
1
September
2024 Weekend
- Monday
2
September
2024 - National Day (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 14 September to 16 September 2024 — 3 days
- Saturday
14
September
2024 Weekend
- Sunday
15
September
2024 Weekend
- Monday
16
September
2024 - Malaysia Day Federal
Penang Public Holidays 2024
In 2024, Penang observes 15 federal holidays and 11 Penang-specific holidays. The first falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Name | Type | Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jan | New Year's Day Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +8 | State | |||
| Thu 25 Jan | Thaipusam Johor, Kedah, Perak, Penang +4 | State | |||
| Sat 10 Feb | Chinese New Year All states | Federal | |||
| Sun 11 Feb | Chinese New Year (2nd Day) All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 12 Feb | Chinese New Year (in lieu) All states | Replacement | |||
| Tue 13 Feb | Chinese New Year (2nd Day) (in lieu) Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +8 | Replacement | |||
| Thu 28 Mar | Revelation of the Quran Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Penang +6 | Islamic State | |||
| Wed 10 Apr | Eid al-Fitr All states | Islamic | |||
| Thu 11 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) All states | Islamic | |||
| Wed 1 May | Labour Day All states | Federal | |||
| Wed 22 May | Vesak Day All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 3 Jun | Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 17 Jun | Eid al-Adha All states | Islamic | |||
| Sun 7 Jul | George Town World Heritage City Day Penang | State | |||
| Sun 7 Jul | Islamic New Year All states | Islamic | |||
| Mon 8 Jul | Islamic New Year (in lieu) Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +8 | Replacement | |||
| Tue 9 Jul | George Town World Heritage City Day (in lieu) Penang | Replacement | |||
| Wed 10 Jul | George Town World Heritage City Day (in lieu) Penang | Replacement | |||
| Sat 13 Jul | Birthday of Governor of Penang Penang | State | |||
| Mon 15 Jul | Birthday of Governor of Penang (in lieu) Penang | Replacement | |||
| Sat 31 Aug | National Day All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 2 Sep | National Day (in lieu) Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +8 | Replacement | |||
| Mon 16 Sep | Malaysia Day All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 16 Sep | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday All states | Islamic | |||
| Thu 31 Oct | Deepavali All states | Federal | |||
| Wed 25 Dec | Christmas Day All states | Federal |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do on this yearly calendar?
This page shows all 12 months at once alongside Malaysian public holiday records, covering both federal holidays observed across all states and state-specific holidays. Click any date to see a quick summary, or click a month name to open the monthly calendar view with Hijri dates and the list of states observing each holiday.
What is the difference between federal and state holidays?
Federal holidays are observed on the same date across all of Malaysia, while state holidays only apply in specific states or federal territories. On this calendar, every holiday record lists the states observing it so you can see the coverage at a glance.
How do I view a different year?
Click the year number at the top of the calendar and type the year you want, or use the left and right arrow buttons to step through adjacent years. If the year you pick is unavailable, the calendar automatically jumps to the nearest year in the dataset.