| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Chinese New Year | National |
| 2026-02-18 | Chinese New Year (Second Day) | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday) | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2026-05-31 | Vesak Day | National |
| 2026-06-01 | Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong | National |
| 2026-06-02 | Vesak Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-06-17 | Islamic New Year | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | National |
| 2026-08-31 | National Day | National |
| 2026-09-16 | Malaysia Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
About these holidays in Malaysia (2026)
Our Malaysia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, begins on the new moon between late January and mid February. It is a public holiday in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea and in many countries with large Chinese communities. Celebrations last fifteen days and close with the Lantern Festival. Families reunite, exchange red envelopes, honour ancestors and watch lion and dragon dances.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It honours the devotion of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Families that can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow or camel and divide the meat into portions for family, friends and the poor.
National Day
National Day is a country's principal annual celebration of nationhood, often marking independence, unification, the adoption of a constitution, or the birthday of a head of state. The date and the event it commemorates are specific to each country, and in some places several National Days exist. Observances commonly includeofficial ceremonies, military parades, fireworks and cultural performances that highlight national identity.