Thaipusam
Regional public holiday in Malaysia · Hari Thaipusam
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 February | Sunday | Regional |
| 2026 | 2 February | Monday | Thaipusam (observed) Observed day off for Thaipusam (Sun 1 Feb) |
| 2027 | 22 January | Friday | Regional |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Malaysia it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Kuala Lumpur around 22 January: high 29°C (84°F), low 22°C (71°F), rain on 71% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Kuala Lumpur. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 22 January in Kuala Lumpur: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Malaysia
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.