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Malaysia
Malaysia celebrates holidays from its multicultural population: Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Thaipusam, and Hari Raya Haji, plus National Day (August 31) and Malaysia Day (September 16).
Key Information
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Languages
- Malay
- Public Holidays
- 13
- Currency
- MYR
- ISO Code
- MY
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 17 | Tuesday | 🧧 Chinese New Year(春节 (Chūnjié)) | Cultural Celebration |
| Feb. 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year (Second Day) | Public Holiday |
| March 21 | Saturday | 🌙 Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر) | Religious Holiday |
| March 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | 🕌 Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى) | Religious Holiday |
| May 31 | Sunday | Vesak Day | Public Holiday |
| June 1 | Monday | Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Public Holiday |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 25 | Tuesday | ⭐ Mawlid(المولد النبوي) | Religious Holiday |
| Aug. 31 | Monday | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Sept. 16 | Wednesday | Malaysia Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
5:1
Chinese New Year
Take 1 → Get 5 days
#2
9:3
Chinese New Year
Take 3 → Get 9 days
#3
6:2
Chinese New Year
Take 2 → Get 6 days
All Holidays (29)
Additional holiday
Public Holiday
Public
Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Public Holiday
Public
Chinese New Year(春节 (Chūnjié))
Cultural Celebration
Public
Chinese New Year (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Chinese New Year (Second Day)
Public Holiday
Public
Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated); Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Diwali(दीवाली)
Religious Holiday
Public
Dragon Boat Festival(端午节 (Duānwǔ Jié))
Cultural Celebration
Public
Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Holi(होली)
Religious Holiday
Public
Islamic New Year
Public Holiday
Public
Labor Day
Public Holiday
Public
Malaysia Day
Public Holiday
Public
Malaysia Day; Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public
Mawlid(المولد النبوي)
Religious Holiday
Public
Mid-Autumn Festival(中秋节 (Zhōngqiū Jié))
Cultural Celebration
Public
National Day
Public Holiday
Public
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Ramadan(رمضان)
Religious Holiday
Public
Songkran(สงกรานต์)
Cultural Celebration
Public
Vesak(වෙසක්)
Religious Holiday
Public
Vesak Day
Public Holiday
Public
Vesak Day (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public