Malaysia Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, Malaysia has 18 days off for public holidays (including substitute days) and 2 other observances that are not days off. There are 6 breaks of three days or more; the longest is 4 days for Hari Raya Puasa (replacement holiday), Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Puasa (second day) (Fri, Mar 20 – Mon, Mar 23).
- Days off
- 18
- Substitute days
- 3
- Long weekends
- 6
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 17 | Chinese New Year | Tahun Baharu Cina | Holiday | L1/1 |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Chinese New Year (second day) | Tahun Baharu Cina (Hari Kedua) | Holiday | L1/2 |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Hari Raya Puasa (replacement holiday) | Hari Raya Puasa (pergantian hari) | Holiday | L2/2 |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Hari Raya Puasa | Holiday | L2/3 | |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Hari Raya Puasa (second day) | Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) | Holiday | L2/4 |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Hari Raya Puasa (second day) (observed) | Cuti Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) | Observed | L2/5 |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor Day | Hari Pekerja | Holiday | L3/15 |
| Wed, May 27 | Hari Raya Haji | Hari Raya Qurban | Holiday | L4/11 |
| Sun, May 31 | Vesak Day | Hari Wesak | Holiday | L4/15 |
| Mon, Jun 1 | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Holiday | L4/16 |
| Tue, Jun 2 | Vesak Day (observed) | Cuti Hari Wesak | Observed | L4/17 |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) | Awal Muharam | Holiday | L5/3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad | Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | Holiday | L7/13 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | National Day | Hari Kebangsaan | Holiday | L7/19 |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Malaysia Day | Hari Malaysia | Holiday | L8/6 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Deepavali (except Sarawak) | Hari Deepavali | Holiday | L9/30 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Deepavali (except Sarawak) (observed) | Cuti Hari Deepavali | Observed | L10/1 |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Hari Krismas | Holiday | L11/17 |
Long weekends
| Period | Days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 20 – Mon, Mar 23 | 4 | Hari Raya Puasa (replacement holiday), Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Puasa (second day) |
| Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 | 3 | Labor Day |
| Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2 | 4 | Vesak Day, Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Sat, Aug 29 – Mon, Aug 31 | 3 | National Day |
| Sat, Nov 7 – Mon, Nov 9 | 3 | Deepavali, Deepavali (except Sarawak) |
| Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 | 3 | Christmas Day |
Other observances (not days off)
| Date | Holiday | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | L12/27 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Mid-Autumn Festival | L8/15 |
How the holidays work
Malaysia has national public holidays plus state holidays; this page lists the main national ones. Substitute days follow each state’s weekend: some states, such as Kelantan and Terengganu, take Friday and Saturday as the weekend.
Islamic holidays such as Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji depend on moon sighting or calculation, and Deepavali is not a public holiday in Sarawak; future dates here are calculated, and the government announcement is authoritative.
Holidays are calculated from current law and announced arrangements and are for reference only; the local government’s announcement is authoritative. Select a date to open it in the calendar.
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