National
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
Malaysia Public Holidays 2026
A simple reference list of Malaysia national and state holidays. Use the filters below to quickly find what you need.
Malaysia Holiday Calendar for National and State Observances
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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Sultan of Negeri Sembilan's Birthday
Official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.
Negeri Sembilan
State
Israk and Mikraj
Commemorates the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad.
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, and Terengganu
State
Thaipusam
Important Hindu festival celebrated with processions and prayers.
Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, and Selangor
State
Federal Territory Day
Commemorates the declaration of the Federal Territories.
Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya
National
Chinese New Year
Major celebration in the Chinese community with family reunions.
Observed nationwide
State
Nuzul Al-Quran
Commemorates the revelation of the Quran.
Most states (excluding Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, and Sarawak)
National
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with visits and open houses.
Observed nationwide
State
Good Friday
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Sabah and Sarawak
National
Wesak Day
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha.
Observed nationwide
National
Labour Day
Honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Observed nationwide
State
Hari Hol of Pahang
State remembrance day in honor of former Pahang ruler Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar.
Pahang
State
Raja of Perlis' Birthday
Official birthday celebration for the Raja of Perlis.
Perlis
State
Hari Gawai
Harvest festival celebrated by Dayak communities.
Sarawak
National
Agong's Birthday
Official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Observed nationwide
National
Hari Raya Haji
Islamic festival of sacrifice (date may vary with moon sighting).
Observed nationwide
State
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
State celebration marking the Sultan of Kedah's official birthday.
Kedah
National
Awal Muharram
Islamic New Year (date may vary with moon sighting).
Observed nationwide
State
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang's Birthday
Official birthday of the Governor of Penang.
Penang
State
Sarawak Independence Day
Marks Sarawak's self-governance day and state identity.
Sarawak
National
National Day (Merdeka Day)
Celebrates the Federation of Malaya's independence in 1957.
Observed nationwide
State
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka's Birthday
Official birthday of the Governor of Melaka.
Melaka
National
Malaysia Day
Marks the formation of Malaysia in 1963.
Observed nationwide
National
Maulidur Rasul
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (date may vary with moon sighting).
Observed nationwide
State
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah's Birthday
Official birthday of the Governor of Sabah.
Sabah
State
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak's Birthday
Official birthday of the Governor of Sarawak.
Sarawak
National
Deepavali
Festival of lights celebrated by the Hindu community.
National holiday (except Sarawak)
State
Sultan of Perak's Birthday
Official birthday celebration for the Sultan of Perak.
Perak
State
Sultan of Pahang's Birthday
State celebration marking the official birthday of the Sultan of Pahang.
Pahang
State
Sultan of Selangor's Birthday
Official birthday celebration for the Sultan of Selangor.
Selangor
State
Christmas Eve
Holiday eve observed before Christmas Day celebrations.
Sabah
National
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Observed nationwide
State
Kaamatan Festival
Traditional harvest festival of the Kadazan-Dusun community.
Sabah and Labuan
State
Sultan of Johor's Birthday
Honors the birthday of the Johor ruler.
Johor