The festivals listed below that are marked with a * are state or national holidays. Government offices and banks will be closed.    January to March • Thaipusam* • People’s Day • Sang Cho Kong • Birthday of Jade Emperor • Chinese New Year’s Eve • Chnea Hoay • Chinese New Year * • Birthday of Tua Pek Kong • Birthday of Chor Soo Kong • Chap Goh Meh April to June • The Mariannam Procession • Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy • Panguni Uttiram Varusha • Sri Rama Navami • Pirapu Cithirai Parwam • Birthday of the Queen of Heaven    and Goddess of the Sea • Cheng Beng  • Wesak Day * July to September • Double Five • Festival Double Sevens • Birthday of Chor So Kong • Chong Yuen Ti Kuan Ta Ti • Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy • Birthday of Tai Sui • Hungry Ghosts (Phor Thor) • Mooncake Festival October to December • Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy • Loy Krathong • Birthday of Guru Nanak • All Souls Day • The Masi Maham Festival • Hari Raya Aidil Fitri * • Deepavali * • Christmas * | Home | About Penang | Penang Specials | Events and Festivals | Local Cuisine | | Heritage | Accommodation | Attractions | Shopping & Entertainment | e-goodies | Powered by  Penang Network Services Sdn Bhd 13th Floor, Wisma TNB, No.30, Anson Road, 10400 Penang, Malaysia. Tel: 04-228 9100  •  Fax: 04-228 9300 •  E-mail:info@penang.net.my Disclaimer and copyright  •  Editorial Team