The second largest state in Peninsular Malaysia known as Perak allocates many public holidays similar to other major states in the country. Notable festive celebrations including Thaipusam, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Deepavali are commemorated in Perak granting public holidays for its residents. An additional public holiday in Perak is the celebratory occasion of the Sultan of Perak’s Birthday whereby it is celebrated annually on November the 1st.
Below is a list of the 2019 official dates for public holidays in Perak. Please note that long delays are common during major festive seasons in Malaysia and it is advisable to plan each journey during the peak seasons.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Tuesday | New Year’s Day |
| 21 Jan | Monday | Thaipusam |
| 5 Feb | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| 6 Feb | Wednesday | Chinese New Year Holiday |
| 1 May | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| 19 May | Sunday | Wesak Day |
| 20 May | Monday | Wesak Day Holiday |
| 22 May | Wednesday | Nuzul Quran |
| 5 Jun | Wednesday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| 6 Jun | Thursday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday |
| 11 Aug | Sunday | Hari Raya Haji |
| 12 Aug | Monday | Hari Raya Haji Holiday |
| 31 Aug | Saturday | Merdeka Day |
| 1 Sep | Sunday | Awal Muharram |
| 2 Sep | Monday | Awal Muharram Holiday |
| 9 Sep | Monday | Agong’s Birthday |
| 16 Sep | Monday | Malaysia Day |
| 27 Oct | Sunday | Deepavali |
| 28 Oct | Monday | Deepavali Holiday |
| 1 Nov | Friday | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday |
| 9 Nov | Saturday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| 25 Dec | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
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