Holidays in Malaysia in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Malaysia in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Malaysia.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Malaysia - Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya January 1 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar | Malaysia - Negeri Sembilan January 14 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Malaysia - Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis January 16 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Federal Territory Day | Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya February 1 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Federal Territory Day | Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya February 2 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Valentine's Day | Malaysia February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Chinese Lunar New Year's Day | Malaysia February 17 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year | Malaysia February 18 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Ramadan begins | Malaysia - Johor, Kedah, Malacca February 18 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Anniversary of the coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu | Malaysia - Terengganu March 4 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Nuzul Al-Quran | Malaysia - Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Perak, Pahang, Penang, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu March 6 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Malaysia March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Malaysia March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 | Malaysia March 21 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Johor | Malaysia - Johor March 23 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Good Friday | Malaysia - Sabah, Sarawak April 3 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Malaysia April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Declaration of Malacca as Historical City | Malaysia - Malacca April 15 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu | Malaysia - Terengganu April 26 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Labour Day | Malaysia May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Pahang State Holiday | Malaysia - Pahang May 7 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Hari Raya Haji | Malaysia May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) | Malaysia - Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu May 28 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Harvest Festival | Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah May 30 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Harvest Festival Day 2 | Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah May 31 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Harvest Festival Day 2 | Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah June 1 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Gawai Dayak | Malaysia - Sarawak June 1 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Gawai Dayak Holiday | Malaysia - Sarawak June 2 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Malaysia June 6 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Muharram/New Year | Malaysia June 17 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| June Solstice | Malaysia June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| George Town World Heritage City Day | Malaysia - Penang July 7 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Penang Governor's Birthday | Malaysia - Penang July 11 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Raja of Perlis | Malaysia - Perlis July 17 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Sarawak Independence Day | Malaysia - Sarawak July 22 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day | Malaysia - Johor July 22 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Malaysia August 26 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Malaysia's National Day | Malaysia August 31 2026, Monday |
National |
| Malaysia Day | Malaysia September 16 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Malaysia September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Birthday of the Governor of Sabah | Malaysia - Sabah October 3 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Governor of Malacca | Malaysia - Malacca October 9 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak | Malaysia - Sarawak October 10 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang | Malaysia - Pahang October 24 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Perak | Malaysia - Perak November 6 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Malaysia - Kelantan November 11 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) | Malaysia - Kelantan November 12 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor | Malaysia - Selangor December 11 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | Malaysia December 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Malaysia December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Malaysia December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Malaysia December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Malaysia