Malaysia Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Day Observed
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Observed
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Chinese New Year Holiday
Chinese New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
February
Federal Territory Day
Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Thaipusam
Thaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
Federal Territory Day Observed
Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Thaipusam
Thaipusam is a state holiday in Malaysia
Chinese New Year's Day
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Second Day of Chinese New Year
Second Day of Chinese New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Chinese New Year Holiday
Chinese New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
First Day of Ramadan
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Independence Day Declaration Day
Independence Day Declaration Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
Nuzul Al-Quran
Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia
March
Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu
Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Puasa
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Holi
Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.
Hari Raya Puasa Day 2
Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia
April
Hari Raya Puasa Holiday
Hari Raya Puasa Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia
May
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labour Day Observed
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Pahang State Holiday
Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Pahang State Holiday Observed
Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day of Arafat
Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia
Hari Raya Haji
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2)
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Wesak Day
Wesak Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Second Day of Harvest Festival
Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Harvest Festival Observed
Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
June
Second Day of Harvest Festival Observed
Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak
Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak Holiday
Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Gawai Dayak Holiday Observed
Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Muharram/New Year
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
July
George Town World Heritage City Day
George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Muharram Holiday
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Hari Raya Haji Holiday
Hari Raya Haji holiday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Penang Governor's Birthday
Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis Observed
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Sarawak Independence Day
Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang Observed
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia
August
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister.
Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.
Special Public Holiday
Special Public Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
FA Cup Final Holiday
FA Cup Final Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Day
Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
September
Holiday for Malaysia's National Day
Holiday for Malaysia's National Day is a local holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia Day
Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
Holiday for Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
Holiday for Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia
October
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Holiday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Navaratri
Navaratri is a Hindu holiday in Malaysia
Diwali/Deepavali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Dussehra
Dussehra is a Hindu holiday in Malaysia
November
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia
Diwali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Election Eve Holiday
Election Eve Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
General Elections
General Elections is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malacca State Election Holiday
Malacca State Election Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for General Elections
General Elections is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Election Eve Holiday
Election Eve Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Malaysia Cup Public Holiday
Malaysia Cup Public Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Elections Victory Public Holiday
Elections Victory Public Holiday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia
December
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Day off for Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia
Football Win Holiday
Football Win Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day Observed
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.