New Year's Day
Celebrates the beginning of the new calendar year.
National holiday (except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu)
Malaysia Public Holiday Guide
A simple reference list of Malaysia national and state holidays. Use the filters below to quickly find what you need.
This page provides a clear public holiday calendar for Malaysia in 2026, including nationwide holidays and selected state-level holidays. Use it to plan annual leave, school breaks, and travel.
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Celebrates the beginning of the new calendar year.
National holiday (except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu)
Official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.
Negeri Sembilan
Commemorates the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad.
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, and Terengganu
Important Hindu festival celebrated with processions and prayers.
Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, and Selangor
Commemorates the declaration of the Federal Territories.
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya
Major celebration in the Chinese community with family reunions.
Observed nationwide
Commemorates the revelation of the Quran.
Most states (excluding Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, and Sarawak)
Marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with visits and open houses.
Observed nationwide
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Sabah and Sarawak
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha.
Observed nationwide
Honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Observed nationwide
State remembrance day in honor of former Pahang ruler Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar.
Pahang
Official birthday celebration for the Raja of Perlis.
Perlis
Harvest festival celebrated by Dayak communities.
Sarawak
Official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Observed nationwide
Islamic festival of sacrifice (date may vary with moon sighting).
Observed nationwide
State celebration marking the Sultan of Kedah's official birthday.
Kedah
Islamic New Year (date may vary with moon sighting).
Observed nationwide
Official birthday of the Governor of Penang.
Penang
Marks Sarawak's self-governance day and state identity.
Sarawak
Celebrates the Federation of Malaya's independence in 1957.
Observed nationwide
Official birthday of the Governor of Melaka.
Melaka
Marks the formation of Malaysia in 1963.
Observed nationwide
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (date may vary with moon sighting).
Observed nationwide
Official birthday of the Governor of Sabah.
Sabah
Official birthday of the Governor of Sarawak.
Sarawak
Festival of lights celebrated by the Hindu community.
National holiday (except Sarawak)
Official birthday celebration for the Sultan of Perak.
Perak
State celebration marking the official birthday of the Sultan of Pahang.
Pahang
Official birthday celebration for the Sultan of Selangor.
Selangor
Holiday eve observed before Christmas Day celebrations.
Sabah
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Observed nationwide
Traditional harvest festival of the Kadazan-Dusun community.
Sabah and Labuan
Honors the birthday of the Johor ruler.
Johor