This week will have a 3-day weekend holiday.
In 2023, Thaipusam falls on February 5th (Sunday). Because Thaipusam falls on February 5th (Sunday), February 6th (Monday) will be an additional holiday, and February 4th (Saturday) will form a three-day long weekend holiday.
The Thaipusam holiday is celebrated in all seven states of the country. Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, and Selangor are the only states and territories that can celebrate the holiday, while the rest of Malaysia cannot.
Thaipusam always falls on the full moon of the “Thai Moon,” the 10th month of the Tamil calendar, which corresponds to January or February in the Gregorian calendar. Thaipusam is a day to remember Dewa Murugan, the Indian god of war, who slayed the three-headed demon in the name of virtue and the sacred will.
Thaipusam is an atonement, vow fulfilment, and heart purification festival. Many devout believers and ascetics will use sharp weapons such as long needles and wires to pierce their mouths and bodies. The items containing prayers on the body climbed the Batu Caves’ steps step by step to pray.
If you are unable to celebrate Thaipusam on February 5 and 6, the national public holiday is Hari Raya on April 22.
