Prophet Muhammad's Birthday in Malaysia

The date Prophet Muhammad's Birthday fell on in each year we publish, and the states observing it. Dates set by the Islamic or lunar calendar move each year and are confirmed by gazette.

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday by year
YearDateDayObserved in
2018Tuesday—
2019SaturdayAll states and federal territories
2020ThursdayAll states and federal territories
2021TuesdayAll states and federal territories
2022SundayAll states and federal territories
2022MondayMelaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya
2023ThursdayAll states and federal territories
2024MondayAll states and federal territories
2025FridayAll states and federal territories
2025SundayKedah
2026TuesdayAll states and federal territories
2027SundayAll states and federal territories

Public holiday dates follow the federal and state gazettes. Dates tied to the Islamic and lunar calendars are subject to official confirmation and states occasionally add replacement holidays, so check the relevant gazette before relying on a date for payroll.

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