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Penang has 5 long weekends in 2026, counting its national and state public holidays and its Saturday–Sunday weekend.
| Dates | Days off | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|
| – | 3 days | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Additional Public Holiday, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Puasa (Day 2) |
| – | 3 days | Labour Day |
| – | 3 days | Wesak Day, Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| – | 3 days | National Day |
| – | 3 days | Christmas |
Take a day or two of annual leave next to these public holidays to get a longer break.
| Take leave on | Dates | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|
1 day of leave → 4 days off | – | New Year's Day |
1 day of leave → 5 days off | – | Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year (Day 2) |
, 2 days of leave → 6 days off | – | Hari Raya Haji, Wesak Day, Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
, 2 days of leave → 5 days off | – | Awal Muharam |
1 day of leave → 4 days off | – | George Town World Heritage City Day |
1 day of leave → 4 days off | – | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
, 2 days of leave → 5 days off | – | Malaysia Day |
Replacement holidays for public holidays that fall on a weekend are not included, so check the official gazette before booking.
