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
- Labour Day (Fri, May 1)
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 Labour Day on Fri, May 1.
- 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.