Public holidays in Malaysia 2026
16 nationwide public holidays and 48 regional or local holidays in 2026.
Nationwide holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February Tuesday | Tuesday | Chinese New Year Tahun Baharu Cina | Tahun Baharu Cina |
| 18 February Wednesday | Wednesday | Chinese New Year (Second Day) Tahun Baharu Cina (Hari Kedua) | Tahun Baharu Cina (Hari Kedua) |
| 20 March Friday | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday) Hari Raya Puasa (pergantian hari) | Hari Raya Puasa (pergantian hari) |
| 21 March Saturday | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Hari Raya Puasa | Hari Raya Puasa |
| 22 March Sunday | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) | Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) Cuti Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) Observed day off for Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (Sun 22 Mar) The data source lists no holiday on this date in Kedah | Cuti Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) |
| 1 May Friday | Friday | Labor Day Hari Pekerja | Hari Pekerja |
| 27 May Wednesday | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Hari Raya Qurban | Hari Raya Qurban |
| 31 May Sunday | Sunday | Vesak Day Hari Wesak | Hari Wesak |
| 1 June Monday | Monday | Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| 2 June Tuesday | Tuesday | Vesak Day (observed) Cuti Hari Wesak Observed day off for Vesak Day (Sun 31 May) The data source lists no holiday on this date in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu | Cuti Hari Wesak |
| 17 June Wednesday | Wednesday | Islamic New Year Awal Muharam | Awal Muharam |
| 25 August Tuesday | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. |
| 31 August Monday | Monday | National Day Hari Kebangsaan | Hari Kebangsaan |
| 16 September Wednesday | Wednesday | Malaysia Day Hari Malaysia | Hari Malaysia |
| 25 December Friday | Friday | Christmas Day Hari Krismas | Hari Krismas |
Regional and local holidays 2026
Some holidays apply only in certain regions or municipalities. Local and municipal holidays may be incomplete; official local announcements take precedence.
These holidays do not apply nationwide and are not counted in the countdown, long weekends or bridge days.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January Thursday | Thursday | New Year's Day Tahun Baharu | 11 placesMelaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 14 January Wednesday | Wednesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan | Negeri Sembilan |
| 17 January Saturday | Saturday | Isra' and Mi'raj Israk dan Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu |
| 18 January Sunday | Sunday | Isra' and Mi'raj (observed) Cuti Israk dan Mikraj Observed day off for Isra' and Mi'raj (Sat 17 Jan) | Terengganu |
| 1 February Sunday | Sunday | Federal Territory Day Hari Wilayah Persekutuan | Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 1 February Sunday | Sunday | Thaipusam Hari Thaipusam | 7 placesJohor, Negeri Sembilan, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 2 February Monday | Monday | Federal Territory Day (observed) Cuti Hari Wilayah Persekutuan Observed day off for Federal Territory Day (Sun 1 Feb) | Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 2 February Monday | Monday | Thaipusam (observed) Cuti Hari Thaipusam Observed day off for Thaipusam (Sun 1 Feb) | 7 placesJohor, Negeri Sembilan, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 19 February Thursday | Thursday | Beginning of Ramadan Awal Ramadan | Johor, Kedah |
| 20 February Friday | Friday | Declaration of Independence Day Hari Pengisytiharan Tarikh Kemerdekaan | Melaka |
| 4 March Wednesday | Wednesday | Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu Hari Ulang Tahun Pertabalan Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu |
| 7 March Saturday | Saturday | Nuzul Al-Quran Day Hari Nuzul Al-Quran | 10 placesKelantan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 8 March Sunday | Sunday | Nuzul Al-Quran Day (observed) Cuti Hari Nuzul Al-Quran Observed day off for Nuzul Al-Quran Day (Sat 7 Mar) | Kelantan, Terengganu |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Sultan of Johor Hari Keputeraan Sultan Johor | Johor |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Third Day) Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Ketiga) | Melaka |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (observed) Cuti Hari Raya Puasa Observed day off for Eid al-Fitr (Sat 21 Mar) | Kelantan, Terengganu |
| 24 March Tuesday | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) Cuti Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) Observed day off for Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (Sun 22 Mar) | Johor, Melaka |
| 30 March Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Governor of Sabah Hari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah | Sabah |
| 3 April Friday | Friday | Good Friday | Sabah, Sarawak |
| 26 April Sunday | Sunday | Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu Hari Keputeraan Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu |
| 3 May Sunday | Sunday | Labor Day (observed) Cuti Hari Pekerja Observed day off for Labor Day (Fri 1 May) | Kedah |
| 17 May Sunday | Sunday | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis Hari Ulang Tahun Keputeraan Raja Perlis | Perlis |
| 18 May Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis (observed) Cuti Hari Ulang Tahun Keputeraan Raja Perlis Observed day off for Birthday of the Raja of Perlis (Sun 17 May) | Perlis |
| 22 May Friday | Friday | The Sultan of Pahang Hol Hari Hol Sultan Pahang | Pahang |
| 26 May Tuesday | Tuesday | Day of Arafah Hari Arafah | Kelantan, Terengganu |
| 28 May Thursday | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (Second Day) Hari Raya Qurban (Hari Kedua) | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu |
| 30 May Saturday | Saturday | Pesta Kaamatan | Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan |
| 31 May Sunday | Sunday | Pesta Kaamatan | Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan |
| 1 June Monday | Monday | Dayak Festival Day Perayaan Hari Gawai Dayak | Sarawak |
| 2 June Tuesday | Tuesday | Dayak Festival Day Perayaan Hari Gawai Dayak | Sarawak |
| 2 June Tuesday | Tuesday | Pesta Kaamatan (observed) Cuti Pesta Kaamatan Observed day off for Pesta Kaamatan (Sun 31 May) | Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan |
| 3 June Wednesday | Wednesday | Vesak Day (observed) Cuti Hari Wesak Observed day off for Vesak Day (Sun 31 May) | Sarawak |
| 5 July Sunday | Sunday | Birthday of The Sultan of Kedah Hari Keputeraan Sultan Kedah | Kedah |
| 7 July Tuesday | Tuesday | George Town Heritage Day Hari Ulang Tahun Perisytiharan Tapak Warisan Dunia | Pulau Pinang |
| 11 July Saturday | Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Penang Hari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang | Pulau Pinang |
| 21 July Tuesday | Tuesday | The Sultan of Johor Hol Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar | Johor |
| 22 July Wednesday | Wednesday | Sarawak Independence Day Hari Kemerdekaan Sarawak | Sarawak |
| 31 July Friday | Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang Hari Keputeraan Sultan Pahang | Pahang |
| 24 August Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Governor of Malacca Hari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka | Melaka |
| 29 September Tuesday | Tuesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Hari Keputeraan Sultan Kelantan | Kelantan |
| 30 September Wednesday | Wednesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Hari Keputeraan Sultan Kelantan | Kelantan |
| 10 October Saturday | Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak Hari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak | Sarawak |
| 6 November Friday | Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Perak Hari Keputeraan Sultan Perak | Perak |
| 8 November Sunday | Sunday | Diwali Hari Deepavali | 15 placesJohor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 9 November Monday | Monday | Diwali (observed) Cuti Hari Deepavali Observed day off for Diwali (Sun 8 Nov) | 12 placesJohor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya |
| 11 December Friday | Friday | Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor Hari Keputeraan Sultan Selangor | Selangor |
| 24 December Thursday | Thursday | Christmas Eve Krismas (Eve) | Sabah |
| 27 December Sunday | Sunday | Christmas Day (observed) Cuti Hari Krismas Observed day off for Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec) | Kedah |
Full list for one region
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January Thursday | Thursday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| 14 January Wednesday | Wednesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan | Regional |
| 17 January Saturday | Saturday | Isra' and Mi'raj | Regional |
| 18 January Sunday | Sunday | Isra' and Mi'raj (observed) | Regional |
| 1 February Sunday | Sunday | Federal Territory Day | Regional |
| 1 February Sunday | Sunday | Thaipusam | Regional |
| 2 February Monday | Monday | Federal Territory Day (observed) | Regional |
| 2 February Monday | Monday | Thaipusam (observed) | Regional |
| 17 February Tuesday | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Nationwide |
| 18 February Wednesday | Wednesday | Chinese New Year (Second Day) | Nationwide |
| 19 February Thursday | Thursday | Beginning of Ramadan | Regional |
| 20 February Friday | Friday | Declaration of Independence Day | Regional |
| 4 March Wednesday | Wednesday | Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu | Regional |
| 7 March Saturday | Saturday | Nuzul Al-Quran Day | Regional |
| 8 March Sunday | Sunday | Nuzul Al-Quran Day (observed) | Regional |
| 20 March Friday | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday) | Nationwide |
| 21 March Saturday | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | Nationwide |
| 22 March Sunday | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | Nationwide |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) | Nationwide |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Sultan of Johor | Regional |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Third Day) | Regional |
| 23 March Monday | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (observed) | Regional |
| 24 March Tuesday | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) | Regional |
| 30 March Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Governor of Sabah | Regional |
| 3 April Friday | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| 26 April Sunday | Sunday | Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu | Regional |
| 1 May Friday | Friday | Labor Day | Nationwide |
| 3 May Sunday | Sunday | Labor Day (observed) | Regional |
| 17 May Sunday | Sunday | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis | Regional |
| 18 May Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis (observed) | Regional |
| 22 May Friday | Friday | The Sultan of Pahang Hol | Regional |
| 26 May Tuesday | Tuesday | Day of Arafah | Regional |
| 27 May Wednesday | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Nationwide |
| 28 May Thursday | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (Second Day) | Regional |
| 30 May Saturday | Saturday | Pesta Kaamatan | Regional |
| 31 May Sunday | Sunday | Vesak Day | Nationwide |
| 31 May Sunday | Sunday | Pesta Kaamatan | Regional |
| 1 June Monday | Monday | Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Nationwide |
| 1 June Monday | Monday | Dayak Festival Day | Regional |
| 2 June Tuesday | Tuesday | Vesak Day (observed) | Nationwide |
| 2 June Tuesday | Tuesday | Dayak Festival Day | Regional |
| 2 June Tuesday | Tuesday | Pesta Kaamatan (observed) | Regional |
| 3 June Wednesday | Wednesday | Vesak Day (observed) | Regional |
| 17 June Wednesday | Wednesday | Islamic New Year | Nationwide |
| 5 July Sunday | Sunday | Birthday of The Sultan of Kedah | Regional |
| 7 July Tuesday | Tuesday | George Town Heritage Day | Regional |
| 11 July Saturday | Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Penang | Regional |
| 21 July Tuesday | Tuesday | The Sultan of Johor Hol | Regional |
| 22 July Wednesday | Wednesday | Sarawak Independence Day | Regional |
| 31 July Friday | Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang | Regional |
| 24 August Monday | Monday | Birthday of the Governor of Malacca | Regional |
| 25 August Tuesday | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 31 August Monday | Monday | National Day | Nationwide |
| 16 September Wednesday | Wednesday | Malaysia Day | Nationwide |
| 29 September Tuesday | Tuesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Regional |
| 30 September Wednesday | Wednesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Regional |
| 10 October Saturday | Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak | Regional |
| 6 November Friday | Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Perak | Regional |
| 8 November Sunday | Sunday | Diwali | Regional |
| 9 November Monday | Monday | Diwali (observed) | Regional |
| 11 December Friday | Friday | Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor | Regional |
| 24 December Thursday | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Regional |
| 25 December Friday | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 27 December Sunday | Sunday | Christmas Day (observed) | Regional |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Malaysia (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included. Some places have a different weekend: Kedah (Friday and Saturday), Kelantan (Friday and Saturday), Terengganu (Friday and Saturday).
Long weekends
- Fri 20 Mar – Mon 23 Mar · 4 days offEid al-Fitr (additional holiday), Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (Second Day), Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)Typically in Kuala Lumpur: high 31°C (88°F), low 22°C (72°F), rain on 64% of days
- Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May · 3 days offLabor DayTypically in Kuala Lumpur: high 31°C (88°F), low 24°C (75°F), rain on 96% of days
- Sat 30 May – Tue 2 Jun · 4 days offVesak Day, Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Vesak Day (observed)Typically in Kuala Lumpur: high 30°C (86°F), low 24°C (75°F), rain on 81% of days
- Sat 29 Aug – Mon 31 Aug · 3 days offNational DayTypically in Kuala Lumpur: high 29°C (84°F), low 23°C (73°F), rain on 76% of days
- Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec · 3 days offChristmas DayTypically in Kuala Lumpur: high 29°C (84°F), low 22°C (72°F), rain on 79% of days
Bridge days
- Mon 16 Feb: take 1 day off, get 5 days in a row (Sat 14 Feb – Wed 18 Feb)Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year (Second Day)Typically in Kuala Lumpur: high 30°C (86°F), low 22°C (72°F), rain on 63% of days
- Mon 24 Aug: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Sat 22 Aug – Tue 25 Aug)Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayTypically in Kuala Lumpur: high 29°C (84°F), low 23°C (73°F), rain on 87% of days
Leave planner 2026
Choose how many leave days you can take for one break. The planner finds the breaks that give the most days off in a row around nationwide holidays and weekends, and marks the leave days on the calendar below.
- Take 1 day off (Mon 16 Feb) get 5 days in a rowSat 14 Feb – Wed 18 Feb · Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year (Second Day)Show on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Thu 19 Mar) get 5 days in a rowThu 19 Mar – Mon 23 Mar · Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday), Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (Second Day), Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)Show on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Thu 30 Apr) get 4 days in a rowThu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May · Labor DayShow on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Fri 29 May) get 5 days in a rowFri 29 May – Tue 2 Jun · Vesak Day, Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Vesak Day (observed)Show on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Mon 24 Aug) get 4 days in a rowSat 22 Aug – Tue 25 Aug · Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayShow on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Fri 28 Aug) get 4 days in a rowFri 28 Aug – Mon 31 Aug · National DayShow on calendar ↓
2026 calendar
Click working days on the calendar to choose your own leave days.
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.