Public Holidays in Malaysia
Malaysia observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Malaysia
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Independence DayMonday, August 31, 2026
- Malaysia DayWednesday, September 16, 2026
- DeepavaliSunday, November 8, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Mar 7 | Saturday | Day of Nuzul Al-Quran | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| May 31 | Sunday | Vesak Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Public |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | Malaysia Day | Public |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Deepavali | Public |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Deepavali (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
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