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Cuti Umum 2026

Malaysia's national public holidays for 2026 ~ loading next holiday…

National holidays · verify state holidays at MyGov

All national holidays 2026

Thu, 1 JanNew Year's Day
Tue, 17 FebChinese New Year
Wed, 18 FebChinese New Year (2nd Day)
Fri, 20 MarHari Raya Aidilfitri (additional)*
Sat, 21 MarHari Raya Aidilfitri*
Mon, 23 MarHari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement)*
Fri, 1 MayLabour Day
Wed, 27 MayHari Raya Haji (Aidiladha)*
Sun, 31 MayWesak Day*
Mon, 1 JunBirthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Wed, 17 JunAwal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)*
Tue, 25 AugMaulidur Rasul*
Mon, 31 AugMerdeka Day
Wed, 16 SepMalaysia Day
Sun, 8 NovDeepavali
Mon, 9 NovDeepavali (replacement)
Fri, 25 DecChristmas Day

* Islamic holidays (and Wesak) follow the lunar/astronomical calendar and are subject to official confirmation by JAKIM — these dates may shift by a day. New Year's Day, Deepavali and a few others are not gazetted in every state. Always confirm with MyGov.

Common questions

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?

Around 15–18 national public holidays, plus extra holidays that vary by state. Employers must grant a minimum of 11 paid public holidays a year.

When is Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026?

Expected on 21–22 March 2026, with related holidays on 20 March (additional) and 23 March (replacement). Islamic dates are subject to JAKIM confirmation.

When is Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day 2026?

Merdeka Day (National Day) is Monday, 31 August 2026. Malaysia Day is Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Are these dates official?

This is the national list compiled from gazetted holidays. Islamic holiday dates are estimates pending moon-sighting, and states add their own holidays — always verify with the official MyGov calendar.

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