Public holidays in Malaysia, 2026
17 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Malaysia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Deepavali on Sunday 8 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 17 February | Chinese New Year | Tuesday |
| 18 February | Chinese New Year | Wednesday |
| 7 March | Day of Nuzul Al-Quran | Saturday |
| 21 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Saturday |
| 22 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 31 May | Vesak Day | Sunday |
| 1 June | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Monday |
| 17 June | Islamic New Year | Wednesday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 31 August | Independence Day | Monday |
| 16 September | Malaysia Day | Wednesday |
| 8 November | Deepavali | Sunday |
| 9 November | Deepavali | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
17 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Malaysia?
Deepavali, on Sunday 8 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.