Public holidays in Malaysia, 2026
Malaysia has 17 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. on 25 August, a Tuesday. 5 fall on a weekend, so 12 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Hari Tahun Baru |
| 17 February | Tuesday | Tahun Baru Cina |
| 18 February | Wednesday | Tahun Baru Cina |
| 7 March | Saturdayweekend | Hari Nuzul Al-Quran |
| 21 March | Saturdayweekend | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 22 March | Sundayweekend | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 1 May | Friday | Hari Pekerja |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji |
| 31 May | Sundayweekend | Vesak Day |
| 1 June | Monday | Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| 17 June | Wednesday | Awal Muharram |
| 25 August | Tuesday | Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. |
| 31 August | Monday | Hari Kebangsaan |
| 16 September | Wednesday | Hari Malaysia |
| 8 November | Sundayweekend | Deepavali |
| 9 November | Monday | Deepavali |
| 25 December | Friday | Hari Krismas |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Malaysia's 17 holidays give 12 actual days away from work , because 5 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
17, of which 12 fall on a working day and 5 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Malaysia fall on a weekend in 2026?
Hari Nuzul Al-Quran (7 March, Saturday), Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (21 March, Saturday), Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (22 March, Sunday), Vesak Day (31 May, Sunday), Deepavali (8 November, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.