Public holidays · Asia · 2026
Malaysia Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Malaysia
Malaysia has 16 national public holidays in 2026. 13 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December (in 59 days). There are 5 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 · Hari Krismas
Malaysia public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Tahun Baharu Cina | Public holiday | |
| Chinese New Year (Second Day) | Tahun Baharu Cina | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday) | Hari Raya Puasa | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Eid al-Fitr | Hari Raya Puasa | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | Hari Raya Puasa | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | Cuti Hari Raya Puasa | Public holiday | |
| Labor Day | Hari Pekerja | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Adha | Hari Raya Qurban | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Vesak Day | Hari Wesak | Public holiday |
| Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Public holiday | |
| Vesak Day | Cuti Hari Wesak | Public holiday | |
| Islamic New Year | Awal Muharam | Public holiday | |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | Public holiday | |
| National Day | Hari Kebangsaan | Public holiday | |
| Malaysia Day | Hari Malaysia | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Day Next | Hari Krismas | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Malaysia holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January
February 2
March 4
April
May 3
June 3
July
August 2
September 1
October
November
December 1
Long weekends in Malaysia 2026
5 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Sat 14 Feb – Wed 18 Feb
Take off Mon 16 Feb
Fri 20 Mar – Mon 23 Mar
No leave needed
Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May
No leave needed
Sat 30 May – Tue 2 Jun
No leave needed
Sat 22 Aug – Tue 25 Aug
Take off Mon 24 Aug
Sat 29 Aug – Mon 31 Aug
No leave needed
Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
No leave needed
Planning a trip to Malaysia?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.