2016 Penang (Malaysia) Public Holidays Calendar
Check Penang (Federal and State) holidays for the calendar year 2016. Check dates in 2016 for New Year’s Day, Thaipusam, Chinese New Year, Labor Day, Wesak Day, Birthday of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Today Nuzul Al-Quran, Hari Raya and Anniversary of the Proclamation of World Heritage Sites.
| 2016 Penang Public Holidays | |||
| Date | Week Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January – 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day | State |
| January – 24 | Sunday | Thaipusam | State |
| February – 8 | Monday | Chinese New Year | Federal |
| February – 9 | Tuesday | 2nd Day of Chinese New Year | Federal |
| May – 1 | Sunday | Labor Day | Federal |
| May – 21 | Saturday | Wesak Day | Federal |
| June – 4 | Saturday | Birthday of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Federal |
| June – 22 | Wednesday | Today Nuzul Al-Quran | State |
| July – 6 | Wednesday | Hari Raya* | Federal |
| July – 7 | Thursday | Anniversary of the Proclamation of World Heritage Sites | State |
| July – 7 | Thursday | 2nd Day of Hari Raya | Federal |
| July – 9 | Saturday | Anniversary of the Speaker of the State of Penang | State |
| August – 31 | Wednesday | National Day | Federal |
| September – 12 | Monday | Hari Raya Qurban* | Federal |
| September – 16 | Friday | Malaysia Day | Federal |
| October – 2 | Sunday | Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah) | Federal |
| October – 29 | Saturday | Deepavali* | Federal |
| December – 12 | Monday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid) | Federal |
| December – 25 | Sunday | Days of Christmas | Federal |
| Government agencies are closed every Saturday and Sunday in most of Malaysia, while in Kedah, Kelantan, Johor and Terengganu they are closed every Friday and Saturday. | |||
| * – Date Subject To Change. | |||