Quick summary: 19 public holiday records in the dataset for Penang, spanning about 19 calendar days that fall in 2023.
Holiday list (Penang)
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2023 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 22, 2023 | Chinese New Year's Day |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Second Day of Chinese New Year |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Thaipusam |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Hari Raya Puasa Holiday |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Hari Raya Puasa |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Hari Raya Puasa Holiday Day 2 |
| May 1, 2023 | Labour Day |
| May 4, 2023 | Wesak Day |
| Jun 5, 2023 | The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Hari Raya Haji |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Muharram |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Malaysia's National Day |
| Sep 16, 2023 | Malaysia Day |
| Sep 28, 2023 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Diwali |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total holidays
From 19 holiday records for Penang, 2023.
Busiest holiday month
4 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23.
Coverage
Includes national and regional public holidays for this subdivision.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in Penang in 2023?
Penang has about 19 distinct public holiday days in 2023 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 19 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
January and April has the most holiday days, with 4.
Are regional holidays included?
Yes. This page includes national and regional public holidays for Penang.
How does Penang compare to the national list?
National lists for Malaysia can differ from Penang when regional public holidays apply only in this subdivision.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).