Quick answer: Kuala Lumpur has 248 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023 (national + regional public holidays for this subdivision).
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 4 |
| February | 19 | 2 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 19 | 4 |
| May | 21 | 2 |
| June | 20 | 2 |
| July | 20 | 1 |
| August | 22 | 1 |
| September | 20 | 2 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 22 | 1 |
| December | 20 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Kuala Lumpur)
National and regional public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| 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 1, 2023 | Federal Territory Day |
| 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 working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023 for Kuala Lumpur.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
Public holidays for this region excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Kuala Lumpur in 2023?
Kuala Lumpur has 248 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding public holidays for this subdivision.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. Public holidays for Kuala Lumpur in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 20 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February and April has the fewest working days, with 19.
How does Kuala Lumpur compare to the national total?
National totals for Malaysia can differ from Kuala Lumpur when regional public holidays apply only in this subdivision.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.