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Malaysia Public Holidays 2026

There are 29 public holidays in Malaysia in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 29 public holidays Malaysia marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
17 January 2026SaturdayIsra and Mi'rajIsra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
1 February 2026SundayFederal Territory DayFederal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
1 February 2026SundayThaipusamThaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
2 February 2026MondayFederal Territory Day observedFederal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
2 February 2026MondayDay off for ThaipusamThaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
17 February 2026TuesdayChinese New Year's DayLunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
18 February 2026WednesdaySecond Day of Chinese New YearSecond Day of Chinese New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
18 February 2026WednesdayChinese New Year HolidayChinese New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
19 February 2026ThursdayFirst Day of RamadanRamadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
7 March 2026SaturdayNuzul Al-QuranNuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
20 March 2026FridayHari Raya Puasa HolidayHari Raya Puasa Holiday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
21 March 2026SaturdayHari Raya PuasaEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
26 May 2026TuesdayDay of ArafatDay of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia
27 May 2026WednesdayHari Raya HajiEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
28 May 2026ThursdayHari Raya Haji (Day 2)Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
30 May 2026SaturdayHarvest FestivalHarvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
31 May 2026SundayWesak DayWesak Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
31 May 2026SundaySecond Day of Harvest FestivalSecond Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
1 June 2026MondayThe Yang di-Pertuan Agong's BirthdayThe Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
1 June 2026MondaySecond Day of Harvest Festival observedSecond Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
17 June 2026WednesdayMuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
25 August 2026TuesdayThe Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
31 August 2026MondayMalaysia's National DayMalaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
16 September 2026WednesdayMalaysia DayMalaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
8 November 2026SundayDiwaliDiwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Malaysia in 2026?

There are 29 public holidays in Malaysia in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Malaysia?

The next holiday in Malaysia is The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday on 25 August 2026 (Tuesday).

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