Malaysia 2026 Holiday & Annual Leave
Here are some of the main nationwide holidays you should mark on your calendar:
1 Jan (Thu) – New Year’s Day (most states recognize this)
17 Feb (Tue) – Chinese New Year First Day
18 Feb (Wed) – Chinese New Year Second Day
20–22 Mar approx.– Hari Raya Aidil Fitri / Eid-al-Fitr (Tentatively)
1 May (Fri) – Labour Day
31 May – 1 Jun – Hari Gawai Dayak / Tadau Kaamatan (East Malaysia celebrates this)
31 Aug (Mon) – Merdeka Day (National Day)
16 Sep (Wed) – Malaysia Day
7 Nov (Sat) – Deepavali (most states observe this)
25 Dec (Fri) – Christmas Day
Note: Holidays based on the Islamic calendar are tentative until state authorities confirm moon sightings.