Malaysia Public Holidays
Malaysia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Browse Malaysia holidays by year
Choose a year to see the complete public holiday calendar and planning details.
2026 holidays
A quick look at public holidays in Malaysia.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Isra and Mi'raj |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Federal Territory Day |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Thaipusam |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Day off for Thaipusam |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Federal Territory Day observed |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year's Day |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year Holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | First Day of Ramadan |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Second Day of Chinese New Year |
| Feb 20 | Friday | Independence Day Declaration Day |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu |
| Mar 6 | Friday | Nuzul Al-Quran |
About public holidays in Malaysia
Malaysia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Use the year pages above to see the full holiday calendar.
About public holidays in Malaysia
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Malaysia by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Malaysia listing includes national public holidays and state-specific entries in our dataset. Islamic and cultural festival dates can shift year to year. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Malaysia calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Thaipusam, state rulers' birthdays, and other regional public holidays. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year nationwide.
- Chinese New Year's Day — 17 February 2026. The first day of Chinese New Year, a major public holiday.
- Hari Raya Puasa — 20 March 2026. Marks the end of Ramadan, widely observed as a public holiday.
- Hari Raya Haji — 27 May 2026. The Festival of Sacrifice, observed as a public holiday.
- Labour Day — 1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed nationwide.
- Malaysia's National Day — 31 August 2026. Malaysia's National Day (Hari Merdeka) on 31 August.
- Malaysia Day — 16 September 2026. Commemorates the formation of Malaysia on 16 September.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. Observed as a public holiday in East Malaysia.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Early year: Chinese New Year dates move on the lunar calendar; confirm on your year view.
- Spring: Hari Raya Puasa dates shift each year based on the Islamic calendar.
- Late spring: Hari Raya Haji and Labour Day can affect travel and staffing.
- August and September: National Day and Malaysia Day are fixed late-summer anchors.
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