How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
Malaysia has 14 national holidays and 4 replacement and additional holidays in 2026, a total of 18 days off, per Federal Public Holidays Malaysia 2026 (Holidays Act 1951).
Malaysia has 14 national holidays in 2026, plus 4 replacement and additional holidays — 18 days off in total, per Federal Public Holidays Malaysia 2026 (Holidays Act 1951). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 20–23 March 2026.
14 National Holidays4 Replacement & Additional Holidays
National HolidayReplacement / Additional HolidayToday
January
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
February
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
- 17Chinese New Year
- 18Chinese New Year
March
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 20Hari Raya Aidilfitri (additional holiday)
- 21Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- 22Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- 23Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement holiday)
April
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
May
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
- 27Hari Raya Haji
- 31Wesak Day
June
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 1Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
- 2Wesak Day (replacement holiday)
- 17Awal Muharram
July
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
August
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Maulidur Rasul (Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)
- 31Merdeka Day (National Day)
September
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 16Malaysia Day
October
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
November
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 8Deepavali
- 9Deepavali (replacement holiday)
December
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Christmas Day
Long Weekends in Malaysia, 2026
Malaysia has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 20–23 March 2026, covering Hari Raya Aidilfitri (additional holiday), Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement holiday). Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
17–18 February 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Tue17Chinese New YearHoliday
- Wed18Chinese New YearHoliday
20–23 March 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Fri20Hari Raya Aidilfitri (additional holiday)Replacement
- Sat21Hari Raya AidilfitriHoliday
- Sun22Hari Raya AidilfitriHoliday
- Mon23Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement holiday)Replacement
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
30 May – 2 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Sat30Saturday
- Sun31Wesak DayHoliday
- Mon1Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan AgongHoliday
- Tue2Wesak Day (replacement holiday)Replacement
29–31 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat29Saturday
- Sun30SundayHoliday
- Mon31Merdeka Day (National Day)Holiday
7–9 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat7Saturday
- Sun8DeepavaliHoliday
- Mon9Deepavali (replacement holiday)Replacement
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Malaysia National Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Malaysia has 14 national holidays and 4 replacement and additional holidays. The first holiday falls on 17–18 February (Chinese New Year) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Holiday |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (additional holiday) | Replacement |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Holiday |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Holiday |
| 23 March 2026 | Monday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement holiday) | Replacement |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji | Holiday |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Wesak Day | Holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Holiday |
| 2 June 2026 | Tuesday | Wesak Day (replacement holiday) | Replacement |
| 17 June 2026 | Wednesday | Awal Muharram | Holiday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Maulidur Rasul (Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Holiday |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Merdeka Day (National Day) | Holiday |
| 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Malaysia Day | Holiday |
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali | Holiday |
| 9 November 2026 | Monday | Deepavali (replacement holiday) | Replacement |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: Federal Public Holidays Malaysia 2026 (Holidays Act 1951) (Nationwide holidays gazetted at the federal level. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is a replacement holiday under the Holidays Act 1951. Islamic dates are subject to official confirmation.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Nationwide (federal) holidays for Malaysia; state-specific holidays are not included. Sarawak does not observe Deepavali, and replacement-day practice differs in states with Friday–Saturday weekends. Islamic holiday dates are subject to official confirmation.
Download Malaysia 2026 Holiday Data
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Seasons in Malaysia
Malaysia is in the equatorial zone, with tropical wet and dry seasons rather than four temperate seasons. Hot and humid all year; the northeast monsoon brings the heaviest rain (Nov–Jan), mainly on the east coast and Borneo.
Current season in Malaysia
Wet (rainy) season
October – March
The rainy months, when most of the year's precipitation falls; temperatures stay warm.
Dry season
April – September
The drier months with less rainfall and more sunshine; temperatures remain warm year-round.
Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Malaysia in 2026?
There are 7 long-weekend periods in Malaysia in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 20-23 March 2026, covering Hari Raya Aidilfitri (additional holiday), Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement holiday).
What is the official source for the 2026 Malaysia holiday calendar?
The official source is Federal Public Holidays Malaysia 2026 (Holidays Act 1951) (Nationwide holidays gazetted at the federal level. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is a replacement holiday under the Holidays Act 1951. Islamic dates are subject to official confirmation).
Do these holidays apply in every Malaysian state?
This calendar lists the nationwide holidays gazetted at the federal level. Each Malaysian state also gazettes its own additional holidays (such as state rulers' birthdays and New Year's Day, which is a state — not national — holiday), and Sarawak does not observe Deepavali. Check your state's calendar for the complete local list.
Can Malaysian holiday dates change?
Yes. Islamic holiday dates (Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Haji, Awal Muharram, Maulidur Rasul) follow official moon-sighting confirmation and can shift. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is a replacement holiday under the Holidays Act 1951; the government can also declare additional one-off holidays.