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Bank Holidays in Malaysia 2013

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on May 25, 2013

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· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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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

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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