| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, 1 January 2013 |
| Maulidur Rasul | Thursday, 24 January 2013 |
| Federal Territory Day | Friday, 1 February 2013 |
| Chinese New Year | Sunday, 10 February 2013 |
| Second day of Chinese New Year | Monday, 11 February 2013 |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 |
| Wesak Day | Friday, 24 May 2013 |
| Malaysian King’s Birthday | Saturday, 1 June 2013 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Thursday, 8 August 2013 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Friday, 9 August 2013 |
| Independence Day | Saturday, 31 August 2013 |
| Malaysia Day | Monday, 16 September 2013 |
| Sabah Governor’s Birthday | Saturday, 5 October 2013 |
| Hari Raya Haji | Tuesday, 15 October 2013 |
| Hari Raya Haji(2nd Day) | Wednesday, 16 October 2013 |
| Deepavali | Sunday, 3 November 2013 |
| Awal Muharram | Tuesday, 5 November 2013 |
| Christmas Day | Sunday, 25 December 2012 |
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Bank Holidays in Malaysia 2013
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 25, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Malaysia observed a range of national public and bank holidays in 2013, including major cultural, religious and national celebrations.
- Bank holidays often mirrored public holidays such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali, and Christmas.
- Some holidays like New Year’s Day were observed in most but not all states, reflecting regional variation.
- Weekend holidays sometimes resulted in substitute weekdays being observed, per Malaysian holiday policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Were banks closed on public holidays in Malaysia 2013?
Yes, banks typically closed on federally gazetted public holidays such as Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali and Christmas, though state-specific holidays applied only regionally.
Was New Year’s Day a federal holiday in Malaysia in 2013?
No, New Year’s Day (1 January 2013) was not a federal public holiday—it was observed in most states but excluded in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu.
Did Malaysia observe substitute holidays in 2013 when holidays fell on weekends?
Yes, when public holidays fell on weekends, Malaysia often designated the following weekday as a holiday, according to government policy.
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