Below you'll find 1979's official holidays for Malaysia. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Malaysia Public Holidays 1979
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There are 16 public holidays in Malaysia for 1979. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-01-01 | Mon | New Year's Day |
| 1979-01-28 | Sun | Chinese New Year |
| 1979-01-29 | Mon | Chinese New Year |
| 1979-01-29 | Mon | Chinese New Year (substitute day) |
| 1979-02-09 | Fri | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1979-05-01 | Tue | Labour Day |
| 1979-06-04 | Mon | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday |
| 1979-08-10 | Fri | Day of Nuzul Al-Quran |
| 1979-08-23 | Thu | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 1979-08-24 | Fri | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 1979-08-31 | Fri | Independence Day |
| 1979-09-16 | Sun | Malaysia Day |
| 1979-09-17 | Mon | Malaysia Day (substitute day) |
| 1979-10-31 | Wed | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 1979-11-20 | Tue | Islamic New Year |
| 1979-12-25 | Tue | Christmas Day |
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Malaysia Public Holidays 1979
New Year's Day (Hari Tahun Baru) - January 1, 1979
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