Raja Perlis' Birthday
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Perlis is the northernmost and smallest province in all of peninsular Malaysia, but that doesn’t stop it from celebrating the birthday of its reigning Raja, Sirajuddin, in style. In 2026, Raja Perlis’ Birthday falls on Sunday 17 May. The holiday will be on Monday 17 May in 2027. The date for this official celebration was originally on the Raja’s actual birthday of 17 May, but it is currently observed on 17 July. Given the small size of the state of Perlis and its relatively low population of just over 200,000, Raja Perlis’ Birthday is a much more exclusive celebration. But the people of Perlis are quick to express appreciation for their Raja, or at least enjoy an extra day off work! Sirajuddin of Perlis was born on 17 May in 1943 and became Raja of his state in 2000. Although the capital city of Perlis is Kangar, the Raja’s royal residence is in the city of Arau. He is the 13th Raja of Perlis, having succeeded his father who had been the longest reigning monarch (55 years.)
History
The date for this official celebration was originally on the Raja’s actual birthday of 17 May, but it is currently observed on 17 July. He is the 13th Raja of Perlis, having succeeded his father who had been the longest reigning monarch (55 years
How It's Celebrated
The holiday will be on Monday 17 May in 2027. The date for this official celebration was originally on the Raja’s actual birthday of 17 May, but it is currently observed on 17 July. Given the small size of the state of Perlis and its relatively low population of just over 200,000, Raja Perlis’ Birth