Malaysia Public Holidays List 2026

New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar (14 Jan) : Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia

Isra and Mi'raj (16 Jan) : 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.

Federal Territory Day (01 Feb) : Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia

Federal Territory Day observed (02 Feb) : Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia

Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : 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.

Lunar New Year's Day (17 Feb) : Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.

Second Day of Lunar New Year (18 Feb) : Second Day of Lunar New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia

Lunar New Year Holiday (18 Feb) : Lunar New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia

First Day of Ramadan (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu (04 Mar) : Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia

Nuzul Al-Quran (06 Mar) : Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia

Hari Raya Puasa (20 Mar) : 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.

March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 (21 Mar) : Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Sultan of Johor (23 Mar) : Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia

Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Declaration of Malacca as Historical City (15 Apr) : Declaration of Malacca as Historical City is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu (26 Apr) : Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia

Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Pahang State Holiday (22 May) : Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia

Day of Arafat (26 May) : Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia

Hari Raya Haji (27 May) : 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) (28 May) : Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a common local holiday in Malaysia

Harvest Festival (30 May) : Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia

Second Day of Harvest Festival (31 May) : Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday (01 Jun) : The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia

Second Day of Harvest Festival observed (01 Jun) : Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia

Gawai Dayak (01 Jun) : Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia

Gawai Dayak Holiday (02 Jun) : Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia

Muharram/New Year (17 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.

Sultan of Kedah's Birthday (21 Jun) : Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia

June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

George Town World Heritage City Day (07 Jul) : George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia

Penang Governor's Birthday (11 Jul) : Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Raja of Perlis (17 Jul) : Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia

Sarawak Independence Day (22 Jul) : Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia

Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day (22 Jul) : Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang (30 Jul) : Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Governor of Malacca (24 Aug) : Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia

The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (26 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Malaysia's National Day (31 Aug) : Malaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia

Malaysia Day (16 Sep) : Malaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia

September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

Birthday of the Governor of Sabah (03 Oct) : Birthday of the Governor of Sabah is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak (10 Oct) : Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Sultan of Perak (06 Nov) : Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (11 Nov) : Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) (12 Nov) : Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia

Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (11 Dec) : Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia

December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.