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Malaysia has 15 national public holidays in 2026. Each state adds its own state holidays on top — choose a state to see its full list. Most states take Saturday and Sunday off; Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu rest on Friday and Saturday. There are 5 long weekends in 2026.
Replacement holidays for public holidays that fall on a weekend are not included.
Malaysia's public holidays in 2026 include national holidays like New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Merdeka Day, and Malaysia Day, along with state-specific holidays. Use our holiday planner to view all holidays and plan your vacations.
Malaysia's school holidays in 2026 include mid-year, year-end, and shorter breaks throughout the school calendar. Use our holiday planner to view both public and school holidays for family activities and travel.
Long weekends in Malaysia 2026 occur when public holidays fall on Friday or Monday. Our holiday planner highlights these opportunities to help you maximize your time off.
Each Malaysian state has specific public holidays in addition to national holidays. Use our state filter to view holidays for Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak, and Federal Territories like Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan.
The federal government gazettes around 13–14 public holidays each year, but not all of them apply nationwide — New Year's Day, for example, is not a holiday in several states, and Deepavali is not a holiday in Sarawak. Each state then adds its own holidays, such as the Ruler's or Governor's birthday, and the Federal Territories have their own combination. Check our calendar to see the exact holidays for your state.
It depends on your state. The federal gazette lists around 13–14 public holidays a year (some spanning two days, like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri), not all of which are observed in every state, and each state adds its own state holidays on top. Separately, the Employment Act 1955 requires employers to give at least 11 paid public holidays a year, five of which are fixed: National Day, Malaysia Day, Labour Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's birthday, and the Ruler's or Governor's birthday (or Federal Territory Day). Use our state-by-state calendar to see the exact count for your location.
A public holiday in Malaysia is an official day recognized by the government when most businesses and schools are closed. Malaysia's public holidays include federal holidays observed nationwide (like Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day) and state-specific holidays unique to each state. Our planner helps you identify Malaysia public holiday dates and their significance.
Public holidays in Malaysia are determined by the Malaysian government and are based on national celebrations, religious observances, and historical events. Some public holiday dates follow the lunar calendar and may vary slightly each year. Our Malaysia public holiday planner sources data from official government portals to ensure accuracy.
Yes, Malaysia public holiday dates can change due to government announcements, lunar calendar adjustments, or special proclamations. The government may declare replacement public holidays or adjust dates. We recommend checking our updated Malaysia public holiday calendar regularly for the latest information.
Use our Malaysia public holiday planner to identify long weekends by filtering holidays that fall on Fridays or Mondays. You can view holidays by state, month, or year. Combine public holidays with school holidays to find the best times for family vacations and travel planning in Malaysia.
