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Malaysia Public Holidays 2026

There are 56 public holidays in Malaysia in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 4 August 2026.

Next holiday

Birthday of the Governor of Malacca (Malacca)

24 August 2026 (Monday), tomorrow

Public holidays in 2026

The 56 public holidays Malaysia marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day (all except 5 regions)New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
14 January 2026WednesdayBirthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar (Negeri Sembilan)Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
17 January 2026SaturdayIsra and Mi'raj (4 regions)Isra 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.
18 January 2026SundayIsra and Mi'raj Holiday (Terengganu)Isra 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 Day (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya)Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
1 February 2026SundayThaipusam (8 regions)Thaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
2 February 2026MondayFederal Territory Day observed (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya)Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
2 February 2026MondayDay off for Thaipusam (8 regions)Thaipusam 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 Year (all except Kelantan & Terengganu)Second Day of Chinese New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
18 February 2026WednesdayChinese New Year Holiday (Kelantan & Terengganu)Chinese New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
19 February 2026ThursdayFirst Day of Ramadan (Johor, Kedah & Malacca)Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
20 February 2026FridayIndependence Day Declaration Day (Malacca)Independence Day Declaration Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
4 March 2026WednesdayAnniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu (Terengganu)Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
7 March 2026SaturdayNuzul Al-Quran (10 regions)Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
19 March 2026ThursdayHari Raya Puasa Holiday (Kelantan & Terengganu)Hari Raya Puasa Holiday 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.
23 March 2026MondayHari Raya Puasa Holiday (Kedah & Terengganu)Hari Raya Puasa Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
23 March 2026MondayBirthday of the Sultan of Johor (Johor)Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday (Sabah & Sarawak)Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
26 April 2026SundayBirthday of the Sultan of Terengganu (Terengganu)Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
17 May 2026SundayBirthday of the Raja of Perlis (Perlis)Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
22 May 2026FridayPahang State Holiday (Pahang)Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
26 May 2026TuesdayDay of Arafat (Kelantan & Terengganu)Day 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) (4 regions)Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
30 May 2026SaturdayHarvest Festival (Sabah & Labuan)Harvest 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 Festival (Sabah & Labuan)Second 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 observed (Sabah & Labuan)Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
1 June 2026MondayGawai Dayak (Sarawak)Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
2 June 2026TuesdayGawai Dayak Holiday (Sarawak)Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
3 June 2026WednesdayDay off for Wesak Day (Sarawak)Day off for Wesak Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
4 June 2026ThursdayDay off for Gawai Dayak Holiday (Sarawak)Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
17 June 2026WednesdayMuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
5 July 2026SundaySultan of Kedah's Birthday (Kedah)Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
7 July 2026TuesdayGeorge Town World Heritage City Day (Penang)George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
11 July 2026SaturdayPenang Governor's Birthday (Penang)Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
21 July 2026TuesdayAlmarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day (Johor)Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
22 July 2026WednesdaySarawak Independence Day (Sarawak)Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
31 July 2026FridayBirthday of the Sultan of Pahang (Pahang)Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
24 August 2026MondayBirthday of the Governor of Malacca (Malacca)Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
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
29 September 2026TuesdayBirthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Kelantan)Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
30 September 2026WednesdayHoliday for Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Kelantan)Holiday for Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
10 October 2026SaturdayBirthday of the Governor of Sarawak (Sarawak)Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia
6 November 2026FridayBirthday of the Sultan of Perak (Perak)Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia
8 November 2026SundayDiwali (all except Sarawak)Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
11 December 2026FridayBirthday of the Sultan of Selangor (Selangor)Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
24 December 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve (Sabah)Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
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 56 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 Birthday of the Governor of Malacca (Malacca) on 24 August 2026 (Monday).

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