Upcoming 2026 Public Holidays in Malaysia
Plan your vacations and long weekends with our comprehensive holiday guide.
2025 (Current)2026
2026 Holidays
| HOLIDAY | DATE |
|---|---|
New Year's Day | Thu, 1 January 2026 |
YDPB Negeri Sembilan's Birthday Negeri Sembilan | Wed, 14 January 2026 |
Israk and Mikraj KedahNegeri SembilanPerlisTerengganu | Sat, 17 January 2026 |
Israk and Mikraj Holiday Terengganu | Sun, 18 January 2026 |
Federal Territory Day W.P. Kuala LumpurW.P. LabuanW.P. Putrajaya | Sun, 1 February 2026 |
Thaipusam JohorKedahW.P. Kuala LumpurNegeri SembilanPulau PinangPerakW.P. PutrajayaSelangor | Sun, 1 February 2026 |
Thaipusam Holiday JohorW.P. Kuala LumpurNegeri SembilanPulau PinangPerakW.P. PutrajayaSelangor | Mon, 2 February 2026 |
Federal Territory Day Holiday W.P. Kuala LumpurW.P. LabuanW.P. Putrajaya | Mon, 2 February 2026 |
Chinese New Year | Tue, 17 February 2026 |
Chinese New Year Holiday | Wed, 18 February 2026 |
Awal Ramadan JohorKedah | Thu, 19 February 2026 |
Independence Declaration Day Melaka | Fri, 20 February 2026 |
Installation of Sultan Terengganu Terengganu | Wed, 4 March 2026 |
Nuzul Al-Quran | Sat, 7 March 2026 |
Nuzul Al-Quran Holiday Terengganu | Sun, 8 March 2026 |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Sat, 21 March 2026 |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | Sun, 22 March 2026 |
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | Mon, 23 March 2026 |
Sultan of Johor's Birthday Johor | Mon, 23 March 2026 |
Sabah Governor's Birthday Sabah | Mon, 30 March 2026 |
Good Friday SabahSarawak | Fri, 3 April 2026 |
Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday Terengganu | Sun, 26 April 2026 |
Labour Day | Fri, 1 May 2026 |
Labour Day Holiday Kedah | Sun, 3 May 2026 |
Raja Perlis' Birthday Perlis | Sun, 17 May 2026 |
Raja Perlis' Birthday Holiday Perlis | Mon, 18 May 2026 |
Hari Hol Pahang Pahang | Fri, 22 May 2026 |
Arafat Day Terengganu | Tue, 26 May 2026 |
Hari Raya Haji | Wed, 27 May 2026 |
Hari Raya Haji Holiday KedahW.P. Kuala LumpurPerlisTerengganu | Thu, 28 May 2026 |
Harvest Festival W.P. LabuanSabah | Sat, 30 May 2026 |
Harvest Festival Holiday W.P. LabuanSabah | Sun, 31 May 2026 |
Wesak Day | Sun, 31 May 2026 |
Wesak Day Holiday | Mon, 1 June 2026 |
Agong's Birthday | Mon, 1 June 2026 |
Hari Gawai Sarawak | Mon, 1 June 2026 |
Hari Gawai Holiday Sarawak | Tue, 2 June 2026 |
Awal Muharram | Wed, 17 June 2026 |
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday Kedah | Sun, 21 June 2026 |
Georgetown World Heritage City Day Pulau Pinang | Tue, 7 July 2026 |
Penang Governor's Birthday Pulau Pinang | Sat, 11 July 2026 |
Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Johor | Tue, 21 July 2026 |
Sarawak Day Sarawak | Wed, 22 July 2026 |
Sultan of Pahang's Birthday Pahang | Thu, 30 July 2026 |
Melaka Governor's Birthday Melaka | Mon, 24 August 2026 |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Tue, 25 August 2026 |
Merdeka Day | Mon, 31 August 2026 |
Malaysia Day | Wed, 16 September 2026 |
Sarawak Governor's Birthday Sarawak | Sat, 10 October 2026 |
Sultan of Perak's Birthday Perak | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
Deepavali | Sun, 8 November 2026 |
Deepavali Holiday | Mon, 9 November 2026 |
Sultan of Selangor's Birthday Selangor | Fri, 11 December 2026 |
Christmas Eve Sabah | Thu, 24 December 2026 |
Christmas Day | Fri, 25 December 2026 |
Christmas Holiday Kedah | Sun, 27 December 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Malaysia's public holidays for 2025?
- Malaysia's public holidays in 2025 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.
- When are Malaysia's school holidays in 2025?
- Malaysia's school holidays in 2025 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.
- Which public holidays create long weekends in Malaysia 2025?
- Long weekends in Malaysia 2025 occur when public holidays fall on Friday or Monday. Our holiday planner highlights these opportunities to help you maximize your time off.
- What are the public holidays for each Malaysian state?
- 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.