Quick answer: Penang has 247 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021 (national + regional public holidays for this subdivision).
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 2 |
| February | 19 | 2 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 1 |
| May | 18 | 4 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 21 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 20 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 23 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2021 (Penang)
National and regional public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Thaipusam |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Chinese New Year's Day |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Second Day of Chinese New Year |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| May 1, 2021 | Labour Day |
| May 13, 2021 | Hari Raya Puasa |
| May 14, 2021 | Hari Raya Puasa Holiday Day 2 |
| May 26, 2021 | Wesak Day |
| Jun 7, 2021 | The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Hari Raya Haji holiday |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Hari Raya Haji |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Muharram |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Malaysia's National Day |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Malaysia Day |
| Oct 19, 2021 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Diwali |
| Dec 25, 2021 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021 for Penang.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 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 Penang in 2021?
Penang has 247 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding public holidays for this subdivision.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. Public holidays for Penang in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 17 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May has the fewest working days, with 18.
How does Penang compare to the national total?
National totals for Malaysia can differ from Penang 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.