Diwali
Regional public holiday in Malaysia · Hari Deepavali
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 November | Sunday | Regional |
| 2026 | 9 November | Monday | Diwali (observed) Observed day off for Diwali (Sun 8 Nov) |
| 2027 | 28 October | Thursday | Regional |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Malaysia it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Kuala Lumpur around 8 November: high 29°C (84°F), low 23°C (73°F), rain on 93% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Kuala Lumpur. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 8 November in Kuala Lumpur: (MET Norway)
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