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Malaysia · 2026
Malaysia public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Malaysia for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year (Second Day) | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed) | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor Day | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Vesak Day | |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Monday | Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong | |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Vesak Day (observed) | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Monday | National Day | |
| 16 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Malaysia Day | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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- 17 FebChinese New Year
- 18 FebChinese New Year (Second Day)
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- 21 MarEid al-Fitr
- 22 MarEid al-Fitr (Second Day)
- 23 MarEid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)
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- 1 MayLabor Day
- 27 MayEid al-Adha
- 31 MayVesak Day
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- 1 JunBirthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
- 2 JunVesak Day (observed)
- 17 JunIslamic New Year
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- 25 AugProphet Muhammad's Birthday
- 31 AugNational Day
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- 16 SepMalaysia Day
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- 25 DecChristmas Day
Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
6days off
Chinese New Year
17–18 Feb 2026
2 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
25 Aug 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
National Day
29–31 Aug 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Eid al-Fitr
21–23 Mar 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Labor Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Malaysia have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.