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Malaysia public holidays
2026 & 2027
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The year at a glance
Malaysia public holidays 2026
Federal and state holidays, in date order. Check the “Applies in” column for your state or federal territory.
January 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor |
| Wednesday | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan | Negeri Sembilan |
| Saturday | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu |
February 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Federal Territory Day | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya |
| Sunday | Thaipusam | Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor |
| Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Nationwide |
| Wednesday | Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Nationwide |
| Thursday | Awal Ramadan * | Johor, Kedah |
| Friday | Declaration of Independence Day | Melaka |
March 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu | Terengganu |
| Saturday | Nuzul Al-Quran | Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Selangor, Terengganu |
| Friday | Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday | NationwideAdditional holiday declared for 2026. |
| Saturday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Day 2) | Nationwide |
| Monday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Day 3) | Melaka |
| Monday | Sultan of Johor's Birthday | Johor |
| Monday | Sabah Governor's Birthday | Sabah |
April 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Good Friday | Sabah, Sarawak |
| Sunday | Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday | Terengganu |
May 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Raja of Perlis's Birthday | Perlis |
| Friday | Hari Hol of Sultan Ahmad Shah | Pahang |
| Monday | Johor special holiday (JDT victory) | JohorSpecial state declaration; private-sector observance depends on employer arrangements. |
| Tuesday | Arafat Day | Kelantan, Terengganu |
| Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) * | Nationwide |
| Thursday | Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) * | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu |
| Saturday | Kaamatan (Harvest Festival) | Labuan, Sabah |
| Sunday | Kaamatan (Day 2) | Labuan, Sabah |
| Sunday | Wesak Day | Nationwide |
June 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Gawai Dayak | Sarawak |
| Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Nationwide |
| Tuesday | Gawai Dayak (Day 2) | Sarawak |
| Wednesday | Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah) | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Sultan of Kedah's Birthday | Kedah |
July 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | George Town World Heritage City Day | Penang |
| Saturday | Penang Governor's Birthday | Penang |
| Monday | Johor special holiday | JohorSpecial state declaration; private-sector observance depends on employer arrangements. |
| Tuesday | Hari Hol of Sultan Iskandar | Johor |
| Wednesday | Sarawak Day | Sarawak |
| Friday | Sultan of Pahang's Birthday | Pahang |
August 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Negeri Sembilan special holiday | Negeri SembilanSpecial state declaration; private-sector observance depends on employer arrangements. |
| Monday | Melaka Governor's Birthday | Melaka |
| Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) | Nationwide |
| Monday | National Day (Hari Kebangsaan / Merdeka Day) | Nationwide |
September 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Selangor special holiday (SUKMA victory) | SelangorSpecial state declaration; private-sector observance depends on employer arrangements. |
| Wednesday | Malaysia Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday | Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday | Kelantan |
| Wednesday | Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday (Day 2) | Kelantan |
October 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Sarawak Governor's Birthday | Sarawak |
| Sunday | Sultan of Selangor's Silver Jubilee | Selangor |
| Monday | Silver Jubilee replacement holiday | SelangorReplacement for Sunday 25 October. |
November 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Sultan of Perak's Birthday | Perak |
| Sunday | Deepavali * | All states and territories except Sarawak |
December 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Sultan of Selangor's Birthday | Selangor |
| Thursday | Christmas Eve | Sabah |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
* Dates marked with an asterisk are subject to official change. Dates show the holiday itself; replacement days are explained below. Later government announcements may amend the schedule.
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Malaysia public holidays 2027
Federal and state holidays, in date order. Check the “Applies in” column for your state or federal territory.
January 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor |
| Wednesday | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu |
| Thursday | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan | Negeri Sembilan |
| Friday | Thaipusam | Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor |
February 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Federal Territory Day | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya |
| Saturday | Chinese New Year | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Nationwide |
| Monday | Awal Ramadan * | Johor, Kedah |
| Saturday | Declaration of Independence Day | Melaka |
| Wednesday | Nuzul Al-Quran | Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Putrajaya, Selangor, Terengganu |
March 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu | Terengganu |
| Wednesday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri * | Nationwide |
| Thursday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Day 2) * | Nationwide |
| Friday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Day 3) * | Melaka |
| Tuesday | Sultan of Johor's Birthday | Johor |
| Friday | Good Friday | Sabah, Sarawak |
| Tuesday | Sabah Governor's Birthday | Sabah |
April 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday | Terengganu |
May 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Arafat Day | Kelantan, Terengganu |
| Monday | Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) * | Nationwide |
| Monday | Raja of Perlis's Birthday | Perlis |
| Tuesday | Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) * | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu |
| Thursday | Wesak Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday | Hari Hol of Sultan Ahmad Shah | Pahang |
| Sunday | Kaamatan (Harvest Festival) | Labuan, Sabah |
| Monday | Kaamatan (Day 2) | Labuan, Sabah |
June 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Gawai Dayak | Sarawak |
| Wednesday | Gawai Dayak (Day 2) | Sarawak |
| Sunday | Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah) | Nationwide |
| Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Sultan of Kedah's Birthday | Kedah |
July 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | George Town World Heritage City Day | Penang |
| Saturday | Penang Governor's Birthday | Penang |
| Sunday | Hari Hol of Sultan Iskandar | Johor |
| Thursday | Sarawak Day | Sarawak |
| Friday | Sultan of Pahang's Birthday | Pahang |
August 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) | Nationwide |
| Tuesday | Melaka Governor's Birthday | Melaka |
| Tuesday | National Day (Hari Kebangsaan / Merdeka Day) | Nationwide |
September 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Malaysia Day | Nationwide |
| Wednesday | Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday | Kelantan |
| Thursday | Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday (Day 2) | Kelantan |
October 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Sarawak Governor's Birthday | Sarawak |
| Thursday | Deepavali * | All states and territories except Sarawak |
November 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Sultan of Perak's Birthday | Perak |
December 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Sultan of Selangor's Birthday | Selangor |
| Friday | Christmas Eve | Sabah |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu |
* Dates marked with an asterisk are subject to official change. Dates show the holiday itself; replacement days are explained below. Later government announcements may amend the schedule.
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Public holidays by Malaysian state and territory
These are examples of local holidays to look for in the calendars above. Nationwide holidays apply too.
Johor
Awal Ramadan, the Sultan’s Birthday and Hari Hol of Sultan Iskandar.
2026 dates2027 datesKedah
Awal Ramadan, Israk and Mikraj and the Sultan’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesKelantan
Arafat Day and two days for the Sultan’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesKuala Lumpur
Federal Territory Day, Thaipusam and Nuzul Al-Quran.
2026 dates2027 datesLabuan
Federal Territory Day, Nuzul Al-Quran and Kaamatan.
2026 dates2027 datesMelaka
Declaration of Independence Day, the third day of Raya and the Governor’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesNegeri Sembilan
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar’s Birthday, Thaipusam and Israk and Mikraj.
2026 dates2027 datesPahang
Nuzul Al-Quran, Hari Hol of Sultan Ahmad Shah and the Sultan’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesPenang
Thaipusam, World Heritage City Day and the Governor’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesPerak
Thaipusam, Nuzul Al-Quran and the Sultan’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesPerlis
Israk and Mikraj, Nuzul Al-Quran and the Raja’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesPutrajaya
Federal Territory Day, Thaipusam and Nuzul Al-Quran.
2026 dates2027 datesSabah
Good Friday, Kaamatan, Christmas Eve and the Governor’s Birthday.
2026 dates2027 datesSarawak
Good Friday, Gawai Dayak and Sarawak Day. Deepavali is not a public holiday here.
2026 dates2027 datesSelangor
Thaipusam, Nuzul Al-Quran and the Sultan’s Birthday; Silver Jubilee holiday in 2026.
2026 dates2027 datesTerengganu
Arafat Day, Israk and Mikraj and the Sultan’s installation anniversary.
2026 dates2027 datesA little planning, more time away
Malaysia long weekends in 2026 and 2027
These fixed examples assume a Saturday–Sunday weekend and that the named public holiday applies to you. Leave days are listed explicitly. Your employer’s holiday and rest-day arrangements may differ.
2026 break ideas
Labour Day
1–3 May 2026
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
Nationwide · Saturday–Sunday weekendNational Day
29–31 August 2026
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
Nationwide · Saturday–Sunday weekendMalaysia Day
16–20 September 2026
2 annual-leave daysTake leave: 17 Sep, 18 Sep.
Nationwide · Saturday–Sunday weekendSelangor Silver Jubilee
24–26 October 2026
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
Selangor only; includes the announced replacement day · Saturday–Sunday weekendSultan of Selangor’s Birthday
11–13 December 2026
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
Selangor only · Saturday–Sunday weekendChristmas weekend
25–27 December 2026
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
Nationwide · Saturday–Sunday weekend2027 break ideas
New Year weekend
1–3 January 2027
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
All except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu · Saturday–Sunday weekendFederal Territory Day
30 January–1 February 2027
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya · Saturday–Sunday weekendGood Friday
26–28 March 2027
0 annual-leave daysHoliday plus Saturday–Sunday weekend.
Sabah and Sarawak · Saturday–Sunday weekendWesak Day
20–23 May 2027
1 annual-leave dayTake leave: 21 May.
Nationwide · Saturday–Sunday weekendNational Day
28–31 August 2027
1 annual-leave dayTake leave: 30 Aug.
Nationwide · Saturday–Sunday weekendMalaysia Day
16–19 September 2027
1 annual-leave dayTake leave: 17 Sep.
Nationwide · Saturday–Sunday weekendUnderstand the dates
Replacement holidays and overlapping dates
A holiday’s calendar date and the day you get off can differ. Check your state’s announcements and your employer’s arrangements, particularly when a holiday falls on a weekly rest day or overlaps another holiday.
2026 examples: The Cabinet Division announced 2 June as the Wesak replacement holiday for states observing Sunday as the weekly holiday, because 1 June was already the Agong’s Birthday. Selangor announced 26 October as the replacement for its Silver Jubilee holiday on 25 October.
For Federal Territory public-service officers, the Public Service Department specified one replacement day, 2 February 2026, for the 1 February overlap. Its statement explicitly distinguishes private-sector arrangements. Do not assume the same result for every worker.
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Malaysia public holiday FAQs
What are the public holidays in Malaysia in 2026 and 2027?
Malaysia observes nationwide holidays such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Labour Day, Wesak Day, National Day, Malaysia Day and Christmas. State holidays add local dates. The calendars above show the date, weekday and locations for both years; Deepavali applies everywhere except Sarawak.
When is Hari Raya Aidilfitri in 2026 and 2027?
Hari Raya Aidilfitri fell on 21–22 March 2026, with an additional holiday on 20 March. The official 2027 schedule lists 10–11 March, subject to official confirmation. Melaka also lists the third day of Raya, on 23 March 2026 and 12 March 2027.
When are Chinese New Year and Deepavali?
Chinese New Year is 17–18 February 2026 and 6–7 February 2027. The government schedules list Deepavali on 8 November 2026 and 28 October 2027, subject to change. Deepavali is not a public holiday in Sarawak. Check replacement-day arrangements separately.
Are all Malaysian public holidays nationwide?
No. New Year’s Day is not a public holiday in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis or Terengganu. Thaipusam applies in Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya and Selangor. Good Friday applies in Sabah and Sarawak. Use the locations shown beside each date.
Does a weekend holiday always mean Monday off?
No. Replacement days depend on the holiday, state, weekly rest day and applicable public-service or employment arrangements. A Saturday holiday does not automatically make Monday a holiday. When holidays overlap, the result can also differ between public-service and private-sector arrangements. Confirm your own schedule before booking.
Which long weekends need no annual leave?
For a Saturday–Sunday weekend, nationwide examples in 2026 include Labour Day on 1–3 May, National Day on 29–31 August and Christmas on 25–27 December. In 2027, examples include Federal Territory Day on 30 January–1 February in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, and Good Friday on 26–28 March in Sabah and Sarawak.
Are school holidays the same as public holidays?
No. School term breaks and additional school festive holidays follow the Ministry of Education calendar. They can cover different dates from public holidays. This page lists public holidays and travel-break examples, rather than school term dates.
Are the 2027 holiday dates confirmed?
The Cabinet Division has published the official 2027 federal and state schedule. Dates marked with an asterisk remain subject to official change. New one-off holidays and later government amendments can also be announced after this guide’s review date.
