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List of public holidays in Malaysia

2026

DateHoliday
1 Jan (Thu)New Year’s Day (Excluding the states of Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu)
17 Jan (Sat)Israk Miraj
17 Feb (Tue)–18 Feb (Wed)Chinese New Year
31 Mar (Mon)–1 Apr (Tue)Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
1 May (Fri)Labour Day
31 May (Sun)Wesak Day
1 Jun (Mon)Agong’s Birthday
7 Jun (Sat)–8 Jun (Sun)Hari Raya Aidil Adha
17 Jun (Wed)Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)
25 Aug (Tue)Maulidur Rasul
31 Aug (Sun)Merdeka Day
16 Sep (Wed)Malaysia Day
8 Nov (Sun)Hari Deepavali (Excluding Sarawak)
9 Nov (Sun)
*(2nd day)
Hari Deepavali (Excluding the states of Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Sarawak)
25 Dec (Fri)Christmas

*Holidays are subject to change due to local conditions.
*In addition to the above, each state in Malaysia has its own national holidays.
Reference: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/eventinfo/index.html#syukusai