BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260419T210225 CREATED:20250118T054153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T184313Z UID:10000195-1769904000-1769990399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Federal Territory Day DESCRIPTION:The Federal Territory Day is an official public holiday in Malaysia. It commemorates the establishment of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur\, Labuan\, and Putrajaya. The day holds significant cultural and historical importance in Malaysia. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is the Federal Territory Day?\nThe History of the Federal Territory Day\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Sultan of Kelantan\n\nWhen is the Federal Territory Day?\nThe Federal Territory Day is celebrated annually on February 1st in Kuala Lumpur\, Putrajaya\, and Labuan\, Malaysia. \nThe following is the list of the Federal Territory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2020Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2024Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2025Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2026Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2029Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2030Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2031Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2032Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2035Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2036Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2037Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2041Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2042Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2043Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2046Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2047Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2048Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Federal Territory Day\nOn February 1\, 1974\, Kuala Lumpur was officially designated as the first Federal Territory\, separating it from the state of Selangor. This move aimed to establish Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's national capital and administrative center. \nIn 1984\, Labuan\, an island off the coast of Sabah\, was declared the second Federal Territory\, aimed at developing it as an international financial center. \nIn 2001\, Putrajaya\, the administrative capital of Malaysia\, became the third Federal Territory to accommodate government offices and alleviate congestion in Kuala Lumpur. \nThe holiday was introduced to celebrate the unity\, diversity\, and achievements of the Federal Territories\, and to foster a sense of pride among their residents. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Federal Territory Day\, people participate in various activities to commemorate the establishment and significance of these Federal Territories. \nFlag-raising ceremonies are held at prominent locations such as Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur\, Putrajaya Square\, and Labuan Square. Stunning firework shows are organized in prominent areas in the nighttime. \nGovernment agencies\, schools and local organizations join in parades showcasing cultural pride and achievements. \nTraditional dances\, musical shows and art exhibitions celebrate the rich multicultural heritage of Malaysia. Special food fairs offer local and traditional delicacies representing the diverse communities in the Federal Territories. \nPublic spaces\, streets\, and buildings are decorated with flags\, banners and lights. \nMany businesses and shopping malls offer special promotions\, discounts\, and sales to mark the occasion. \nKuala Lumpur\nKuala Lumpur\, often abbreviated as KL\, is the capital city of Malaysia and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in Southeast Asia. \nKuala Lumpur was founded on 1857 as a tin mining settlement. On February 1\, 1974\, Kuala Lumpur was separated from the state of Selangor\, and was officially designated as the first Federal Territory. \nKuala Lumpur is approximately 243 square kilometers (94 square miles) with over 8 million people in the Greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/federal-territory-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Federal-Territory-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR