The Sabah State Governor’s Birthday is observed in Sabah, Malaysia, on the first Saturday of October. This celebration marks the official birthday of the state's governor, who is appointed by the Supreme Head of Malaysia for a renewable four-year term. Unlike many other Malaysian states, Sabah does not have a hereditary ruler, and its governance has evolved from its historical roots as part of the Bruneian Empire and later a British protectorate. The current governor, Juhar Mahiruddin, has been in office since 2011, although his actual birthday is November 5. The governor's birthday is a public holiday in Sabah, where various ceremonial activities take place to honor the governor's role in the state.