Malaysia · 2026

Public holidays in Malaysia 2026

95
days until Christmas Day

11 national public holidays · 10 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

10 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 17 febTueChinese New Year
  3. 18 febWedChinese New Year (Second Day)
  4. 20 marFriHari Raya Aidilfitri estimated date
  5. 21 marSatHari Raya Aidilfitri (Second Day) estimated date
  6. 1 mayFriLabour Day
  7. 27 mayWedHari Raya Aidiladha estimated date
  8. 1 junMonKing's Birthday
  9. 31 augMonNational Day
  10. 16 sepWedMalaysia Day
  1. 25 decFriChristmas Day95 days

estimated date Dates marked as estimated follow the lunar calendar: the official authority confirms them shortly before and they can shift by a day.

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How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

Christmas Day December 25 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
Malaysia has 11 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Malaysia?
The next one is Christmas Day, on December 25 (Friday). 95 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
1 of the 11 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Second Day) (March 21).
Are public holidays paid in Malaysia?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Malaysia law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Malaysia. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Malaysia, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Malaysia or your local government.

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