World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Malaysia, 2026
Holiday dates16vs 2025: +1
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank52 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Tue | Chinese New Year |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wed | Chinese New Year (Second Day) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday) |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Mon | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha |
| May 31, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Vesak Day |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mon | Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Tue | Vesak Day (observed) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Wed | Islamic New Year |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Mon | National Day |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Wed | Malaysia Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 23, 2026 | 4 days | Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)・Eid al-Fitr・Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)・Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| May 30, 2026 – Jun 2, 2026 | 4 days | Vesak Day・Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong・Vesak Day (observed) |
| Aug 29, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 | 3 days | National Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
- + Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)
- + Vesak Day (observed)
- − Additional holiday
- − National Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.