Malaysia: public holidays 2026

Thaipusam is a Hindu festival associated with devotion to Murugan. Malaysia’s official calendars list it as a regional public holiday only in the states and federal territories shown here. Workplace arrangements may differ.

This date is observed as a public holiday for Thaipusam, a Hindu festival associated with devotion to Murugan. Malaysia’s official calendars list this as a regional public holiday only in the states and federal territories shown here. Workplace arrangements may differ.

Chinese New Year follows the Chinese lunar calendar and celebrates the beginning of a new year, with family reunion and good-fortune traditions. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

This public holiday is the second day of Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year celebration. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

Awal Ramadan marks the beginning of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and is a regional public holiday in Johor, Kedah and Melaka. Malaysia’s official calendars list this as a regional public holiday only in the states and federal territories shown here. Workplace arrangements may differ.

This is an additional public holiday associated with Eid al-Fitr. It is separate from the regular Eid al-Fitr holidays, applies only where the official calendar lists it and does not establish a general rule for other years.

Hari Raya Puasa is the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

This public holiday is the second day of Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa), the celebration following Ramadan. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

This public holiday marks the official birthday of the Sultan of Johor. The public holiday on this date applies only in Johor.

This date is observed as a public holiday for the second day of Eid al-Fitr, the celebration following Ramadan. Malaysia’s official calendars list this as a regional public holiday only in the states and federal territories shown here. Workplace arrangements may differ.

Labour Day (Hari Pekerja) is a public holiday recognizing workers and the labour movement. Malaysia’s official calendars list it in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Qurban) is the Islamic festival associated with the Hajj and the tradition of sacrifice. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

Vesak is the Buddhist observance of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

This public holiday celebrates the official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Malaysia's federal constitutional monarch. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

This date is observed as a public holiday for Vesak, the Buddhist observance of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing. Malaysia’s official calendars list this as a regional public holiday only in the states and federal territories shown here. Workplace arrangements may differ.

Awal Muharam marks the beginning of the Islamic year. Malaysia’s official calendars list it as a public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar is Johor's memorial observance for the late Sultan Iskandar. The public holiday on this date applies only in Johor.

This Islamic public holiday, commonly called Mawlid, commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

Hari Kebangsaan (National Day/Merdeka) commemorates Malaysia's national independence. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

Malaysia Day commemorates the formation of Malaysia. Malaysia’s official calendars list it as a public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.

Deepavali (Diwali) is the Hindu Festival of Lights, commonly associated with light overcoming darkness and good overcoming evil. Malaysia’s official calendars list this as a regional public holiday only in the states and federal territories shown here. Workplace arrangements may differ.

Deepavali (Diwali) is the Hindu Festival of Lights, commonly associated with light overcoming darkness and good overcoming evil. Malaysia’s official calendars list this as a regional public holiday only in the states and federal territories shown here. Workplace arrangements may differ. This is an observed or substitute date for the holiday and does not change its original observance.

Christmas Day is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Malaysia’s official calendars list this public holiday in the states and federal territories shown here; workplace arrangements may differ.