New Year's Day
Regional public holiday in Malaysia · Tahun Baharu
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 January | Thursday | Regional |
| 2027 | 1 January | Friday | Regional |
Where it applies
Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, 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 1 January: high 29°C (83°F), low 22°C (72°F), rain on 73% 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 Friday 1 January in Kuala Lumpur: (MET Norway)
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day on 1 January marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar, which is used for civil purposes in most of the world. The custom of beginning the year on 1 January goes back to the Roman calendar, and it became widespread in Europe in the centuries after the Gregorian reform of 1582. Today it is a public holiday in a large number of countries.
Traditions
The day usually follows late-night celebrations on New Year's Eve, so it tends to be quiet and spent with family or friends. Many people make resolutions for the year ahead, exchange greetings, and share a festive meal. Some places hold concerts, parades or traditional swims, and in many cultures particular foods are eaten for good luck.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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