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Public Holidays in Malaysia — 2026
17 public holidays in 2026
Malaysia has 17 public holidays in 2026. The first public holiday of the year is New Year's Day on January 1. Use this list to plan time off, check bank closure dates, and stay ahead of national observances across the year.
January
Tahun Baru
New Year's Day
Public
Jan 1
Thu
Tahun Baru Cina
Chinese New Year
Public
Jan 17
Sat
Tahun Baru Cina (Hari Kedua)
Chinese New Year Holiday
Public
Jan 18
Sun
February
Hari Wilayah Persekutuan
Federal Territory Day
Public
Feb 2
Mon
March
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
End of Ramadan (Hari Raya Aidilfitri)
Public
Mar 20
Fri
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Hari Kedua)
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
Public
Mar 21
Sat
April
Good Friday
Good Friday (Sabah & Sarawak only)
Public
Apr 3
Fri
May
Hari Pekerja
Labour Day
Public
May 1
Fri
Hari Raya Aidiladha
Feast of the Sacrifice (Hari Raya Aidiladha)
Public
May 27
Wed
Hari Wesak
Wesak Day
Public
May 31
Sun
June
Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
Public
Jun 6
Sat
Awal Muharram
Islamic New Year (Awal Muharram)
Public
Jun 16
Tue
August
Maulidur Rasul
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul)
Public
Aug 24
Mon
Hari Merdeka
National Day
Public
Aug 31
Mon
September
Hari Malaysia
Malaysia Day
Public
Sep 16
Wed
November
Hari Deepavali
Deepavali
Public
Nov 8
Sun
December
Hari Krismas
Christmas Day
Public
Dec 25
Fri
Data from Malaysian Government Gazette · Updated annually