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Penang Public Holidays and Unique Celebrations 2009

JANUARY
Chinese New Year | 26 January 2009 (Monday) & 27 January 2009 (Tuesday)
School Commences | 5 January 2009 (Monday)

MARCH
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | 9 March 2009 (Monday)
School Holidays | 14 March 2009 (Saturday) to 22 March 2009 (Sunday)

MAY
Labour Day | 1 May 2009 (Friday)
Wesak Day | 9 May 2009 (Saturday)
School Holidays | 30 May 2009 (Saturday) to 14 June 2009 (Sunday)

JUNE
Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di Pertuan Agong's Birthday | 6 June 2009 (Saturday)

JULY
BYang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang's Birthday | 11 July 2009 (Saturday)

AUGUST
National Day | 31 August 2009 (Monday)
School Holidays | 22 August 2009 (Saturday) to 30 August 2009 (Sunday)

SEPTEMBER
Hari Raya Puasa* | 20 September 2009 (Sunday) & 21 September 2009 (Monday)
Nuzul Al-Qu'ran | 7 September 2009 (Monday)

OCTOBER
Deepavali | 17 October 2009 (Saturday)

NOVEMBER
Hari Raya Haji/Qurban* | 27 November 2009 (Friday)
School Holidays | 21 November 2009 (Saturday) to 3 Juanury 2010 (Sunday)

DECEMBER
Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)* | 18 December 2009 (Friday)
Christmas Day | 25 December 2009 (Friday)

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* Subject to changes
• The dates are not fixed as some events are determined by the lunar calendar. Visitors planning on joining in the festivities are advised to check the dates before planning their holiday.