Public Holidays in Malaysia (2026)
17 public holidays and 0 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Malaysia
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 17
- Observances
- 0
- Next Holiday
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Wed, May 27)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Sat, Mar 7 | Day of Nuzul Al-Quran | Public |
| Sat, Mar 21 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Sun, Mar 22 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Sun, May 31 | Vesak Day | Public |
| Mon, Jun 1 | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Public |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Independence Day | Public |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Malaysia Day | Public |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Deepavali | Public |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Deepavali | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
- Malaysia has 17 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Malaysia?
- The next public holiday is Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on Wed, May 27.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Malaysia?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.