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🇲🇾 Malaysia Public Holidays 2026

Malaysia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026 — 11 on a weekday and 3 at a weekend. 5 of them fall on a Friday or a Monday, so the weekend beside them runs to three days without using any leave. The full calendar is below, with the date, the weekday and the local name for every holiday, followed by a month-by-month guide to what closes.

Planning around Malaysia's holidays

On public holidays, banks, government offices and many businesses in Malaysia close, and transport may run on reduced schedules. For remote workers, holidays are a good time to explore — but a poor time to rely on local services or official appointments. Check the dates above before booking visa appointments or important meetings.

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Is today a public holiday in Malaysia?

Checked on Wednesday 5 August 2026: no, that day is not a public holiday in Malaysia. The next public holiday in Malaysia after that date is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.) on Tuesday 25 August 2026 — 20 days later. The day after, Thursday 6 August, is not a public holiday either.

The answer above is rechecked against the published Malaysia holiday dates every time this page loads, so what it says about today and tomorrow stays current.

The next public holidays in Malaysia after 5 August 2026:

  • Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.) — Tuesday 25 August 2026
  • National Day (Hari Kebangsaan) — Monday 31 August 2026
  • Malaysia Day (Hari Malaysia) — Wednesday 16 September 2026
  • Christmas Day (Hari Krismas) — Friday 25 December 2026
  • Chinese New Year (estimated) (Tahun Baharu Cina (anggaran)) — Saturday 6 February 2027

Malaysia public holidays are also called Malaysia national holidays or the Malaysia holiday calendar. This page is the Malaysia holiday calendar for 2026, with the 2027 dates below.

🇲🇾 Malaysia's public holidays in 2026 at a glance

Malaysia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. That puts Malaysia joint 36th out of the 100 countries we track, level with 10 others. The median across those 100 is 13. 11 fall on a weekday and 3 on a Saturday or Sunday. The year opens with Chinese New Year on 17 February and closes with Christmas Day on 25 December. March is the busiest month with 3. Nothing at all falls in January, April, July, October or November. 2 substitute days off — the weekdays granted when a holiday lands at a weekend — are shown in brackets beside the holidays they replace, so those days are not counted twice. This list covers holidays observed across the whole country. Many countries add regional or state holidays on top, and whether a given day is paid depends on your employer, so check locally before you book around it.

Malaysia public holidays in January 2026

There are no public holidays in Malaysia in January 2026.

Malaysia public holidays in February 2026

Chinese New Year (Tahun Baharu Cina) on 17 February and Chinese New Year (Second Day) (Tahun Baharu Cina (Hari Kedua)) on 18 February.

Malaysia public holidays in March 2026

Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday) (Hari Raya Puasa (pergantian hari)) on 20 March, Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa) on 21 March and Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (day off Mon 23 Mar) (Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua)) on 22 March.

Malaysia public holidays in April 2026

There are no public holidays in Malaysia in April 2026.

Malaysia public holidays in May 2026

Labor Day (Hari Pekerja) on 1 May, Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Qurban) on 27 May and Vesak Day (day off Tue 2 Jun) (Hari Wesak) on 31 May.

Malaysia public holidays in June 2026

Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong) on 1 June and Islamic New Year (Awal Muharam) on 17 June.

Malaysia public holidays in July 2026

There are no public holidays in Malaysia in July 2026.

Malaysia public holidays in August 2026

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.) on 25 August and National Day (Hari Kebangsaan) on 31 August.

Malaysia public holidays in September 2026

Malaysia Day (Hari Malaysia) on 16 September.

Malaysia public holidays in October 2026

There are no public holidays in Malaysia in October 2026.

Malaysia public holidays in November 2026

There are no public holidays in Malaysia in November 2026.

Malaysia public holidays in December 2026

Christmas Day (Hari Krismas) on 25 December.

Long weekends and bridge days in Malaysia in 2026

On 5 occasions in 2026 a Malaysia holiday lands on a Friday or a Monday, which turns the adjoining weekend into a three-day break with no leave used at all. Another 2 fall exactly one day away from the weekend, so a single day of leave buys four days off.

Every Malaysia public holiday in 2026

Show the full 2026 calendar as a table
Public holidays in Malaysia in 2026
DateDayHolidayLocal name
17 FebruaryTuesdayChinese New YearTahun Baharu Cina
18 FebruaryWednesdayChinese New Year (Second Day)Tahun Baharu Cina (Hari Kedua)
20 MarchFridayEid al-Fitr (additional holiday)Hari Raya Puasa (pergantian hari)
21 MarchSaturdayEid al-FitrHari Raya Puasa
22 MarchSundayEid al-Fitr (Second Day) (day off Mon 23 Mar)Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua)
1 MayFridayLabor DayHari Pekerja
27 MayWednesdayEid al-AdhaHari Raya Qurban
31 MaySundayVesak Day (day off Tue 2 Jun)Hari Wesak
1 JuneMondayBirthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan AgongHari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong
17 JuneWednesdayIslamic New YearAwal Muharam
25 AugustTuesdayProphet Muhammad's BirthdayHari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.
31 AugustMondayNational DayHari Kebangsaan
16 SeptemberWednesdayMalaysia DayHari Malaysia
25 DecemberFridayChristmas DayHari Krismas

Malaysia public holidays — common questions

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?

Malaysia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 11 of which fall on a weekday. The count covers days observed across the whole country; regional and state holidays are not included, and whether a day is paid depends on the employer.

When is the first public holiday of 2026 in Malaysia?

It is Chinese New Year on 17 February, a Tuesday. The last is Christmas Day on 25 December.

Which Malaysia holidays create a long weekend in 2026?

Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday), Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (20 March–22 March), Labor Day (Friday, 1 May), Vesak Day and Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong (31 May–1 June), National Day (Monday, 31 August) and Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December) fall on a Friday or a Monday, so the weekend beside them runs to three days without using any leave.

Do businesses close on public holidays in Malaysia?

Banks, government offices and schools generally close on national public holidays in Malaysia, while shops, restaurants and transport often run reduced hours rather than shutting entirely. If you are working remotely from Malaysia, expect slower replies from local suppliers and government services on these dates.

Malaysia public holidays in 2027

The 15 public holidays already published for Malaysia in 2027. Dates that depend on a lunar or religious calendar can still be confirmed late, so check locally before booking against them.

What actually closes on a public holiday in Malaysia

The working week in Malaysia runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday. On a nationwide public holiday, banks, government offices, schools and most post offices close for the day.

Supermarkets, shopping malls and tourist attractions usually stay open, often on shorter hours, and public transport typically drops to a reduced, weekend-style timetable. Restaurants and hotels generally carry on as normal.

In 2026, 11 of the 14 public holidays fall on a working day — those are the dates when closures actually affect banks, offices and deliveries. The other 3 land on the weekend, when most of this is closed anyway.

Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend — and whether Malaysia moves them

3 of Malaysia’s 14 public holidays land on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in 2026:

Malaysia generally grants a replacement day off when a public holiday falls on the weekend — where an official in-lieu date has been announced, it is already included in the calendar above.

Regional holidays: where Malaysia’s dates differ

The calendar above covers nationwide holidays only. Malaysia also has public holidays observed in particular states — 16 states add at least one date of their own in 2026. A few examples:

If you are dealing with one specific part of Malaysia, check that state’s own calendar as well — banks and offices there close on the regional dates too.

Malaysia public holidays 2027 — plan ahead

Malaysia has 15 public holidays in 2027 — one more than in 2026. 8 fall on a working day. The year opens with Chinese New Year (estimated) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and closes with Christmas Day on Saturday 25 December 2027.

DateDayHoliday
6 February 2027SaturdayChinese New Year (estimated)
7 February 2027SundayChinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 February 2027MondayChinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
9 March 2027TuesdayEid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 March 2027WednesdayEid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May 2027SaturdayLabor Day
16 May 2027SundayEid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May 2027MondayEid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May 2027ThursdayVesak Day (estimated)
6 June 2027SundayIslamic New Year (estimated)
7 June 2027MondayBirthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 August 2027SaturdayProphet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 August 2027TuesdayNational Day
16 September 2027ThursdayMalaysia Day
25 December 2027SaturdayChristmas Day

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