Malaysia public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Malaysia): Deepavali, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 17
- On a weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 5
Malaysia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year |
| March 7 | Saturday | Day of Nuzul Al-Quran |
| March 21 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 22 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 31 | Sunday | Vesak Day |
| June 1 | Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| August 31 | Monday | Independence Day |
| September 16 | Wednesday | Malaysia Day |
| November 8 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| November 9 | Monday | Deepavali |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- February 14 – February 185 days off · if you take Monday February 16 off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 30 – June 13 days off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- August 29 – August 313 days off
- November 7 – November 93 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
Malaysia has 17 public holidays in 2026; 5 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Malaysia?
Next public holiday (Malaysia): Deepavali, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Malaysia has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.