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Travel in Malaysia can be
complicated in the sense that Malaysian Holidays have to be taken in account
whenever you are planning travel. It affects prices as well as
availability of accommodations. These are usually known as peak
periods and prices tend to go up. These include the school holidays
as weekends and public holidays for the various cultural and
religious festivals celebrated in Malaysia.
Also, Malaysia is culturally diverse nation with many different
ethnic groups, and religions. Each observe their unique cultural
festivals. It may not be a public holiday, but nevertheless it is
celebrated in its own unique way.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
1st Mid Term Break : 08th - 16 MAC 2008
2nd Mid Term Break : 24 MAY - 08 JUN 2008
3rd Mid Term Break : 16 - 24 AUG 2008
End of the Year Break : 15 NOV 2008 - 04 JAN 2009
WEEKEND
Saturdays and Sundays - Would apply for States
Federal Territory of K. Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan, Penang, Perak, Perlis,
Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah
Thursdays and Fridays - Would apply for States
Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu
NOTE
Holidays falling on a weekend
(Sunday or Friday depending on the state - see below for details) will
generally be celebrated on the following day. Also, should two
holidays coincide, an extra day may be given immediately after to make
up. This rule mainly applies to National and Religious holidays. IF
the following day is also a holiday, then a further day will be given.
The birthdays of the Sultans are in many cases fixed on a weekend so
as not to disrupt work.
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RELATED LINKS
Festivals of Malaysia
Religious and Cultural Festivals and
Celebrations of Malaysia - with a mix of different races, religions
and culture, Malaysia is rich in its cultural diversity and festivals.
Holidays
National and State Public Holidays for year 2008
& 2009
Cultural / Religious & Special Days
2008
Dates of Cultural and Religious Festivals that
are not a holiday bur nevertheless celebrated in its own way as well
as special days such as Mothers or Secretaries Day, etc
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