Calendar Malaysia 2026 - Public & State Holidays
The Malaysian calendar for 2026 covers 365 days with 13 federal holidays observed across all states and 61 state-specific holidays. Notable dates include Chinese New Year (17 February), Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) (22 March), Vesak Day (31 May), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (25 August), and Christmas Day (25 December). This calendar shows all 12 months side by side with the states observing each holiday.
Malaysian Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, Malaysia has 13 federal holidays observed across all states and 61 state-specific holidays. The first falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 27 December (Christmas Day (in lieu)).
| Date | Name | Type | Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +8 | State | |||
| Wed 14 Jan | Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan | State | |||
| Sat 17 Jan | Isra' Mi'raj Kedah, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis | Islamic State | |||
| Sun 18 Jan | Isra' Mi'raj (in lieu) Kedah, Terengganu | Replacement | |||
| Mon 19 Jan | Isra' Mi'raj (in lieu) Negeri Sembilan, Perlis | Replacement | |||
| Sun 1 Feb | Federal Territory Day FT Kuala Lumpur, FT Putrajaya, FT Labuan | State | |||
| Sun 1 Feb | Thaipusam Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +3 | State | |||
| Mon 2 Feb | Federal Territory Day (in lieu) FT Kuala Lumpur, FT Putrajaya, FT Labuan | Replacement | |||
| Mon 2 Feb | Thaipusam (in lieu) Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +1 | Replacement | |||
| Tue 3 Feb | Thaipusam (in lieu) FT Kuala Lumpur, FT Putrajaya | Replacement | |||
| Wed 4 Feb | Federal Territory Day (in lieu) FT Kuala Lumpur, FT Putrajaya | Replacement | |||
| Tue 17 Feb | Chinese New Year All states | Federal | |||
| Wed 18 Feb | Chinese New Year (2nd Day) All states | Federal | |||
| Thu 19 Feb | Beginning of Ramadan Johor, Kedah | Islamic State | |||
| Fri 20 Feb | Declaration of Independence Day Malacca | State | |||
| Wed 4 Mar | Anniversary of Sultan of Terengganu's Installation Terengganu | State | |||
| Sat 7 Mar | Revelation of the Quran Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Selangor +5 | Islamic State | |||
| Sun 8 Mar | Revelation of the Quran (in lieu) Kelantan, Terengganu | Replacement | |||
| Mon 9 Mar | Revelation of the Quran (in lieu) Perak, Selangor, Pahang, Perlis +3 | Replacement | |||
| Sat 21 Mar | Eid al-Fitr All states | Islamic | |||
| Sun 22 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) All states | Islamic | |||
| Mon 23 Mar | Birthday of Sultan of Johor Johor | State | |||
| Mon 23 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (3rd Day) Malacca | Islamic State | |||
| Mon 23 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (in lieu) Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak +10 | Replacement | |||
| Tue 24 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) (in lieu) Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +7 | Replacement | |||
| Tue 24 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (in lieu) Johor, Malacca | Replacement | |||
| Wed 25 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) (in lieu) Johor, Malacca | Replacement | |||
| Mon 30 Mar | Birthday of Governor of Sabah Sabah | State | |||
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday Sabah, Sarawak | State | |||
| Sun 26 Apr | Birthday of Sultan of Terengganu Terengganu | State | |||
| Fri 1 May | Labour Day All states | Federal | |||
| Sun 3 May | Labour Day (in lieu) Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu | Replacement | |||
| Sun 17 May | Birthday of Raja of Perlis Perlis | State | |||
| Mon 18 May | Birthday of Raja of Perlis (in lieu) Perlis | Replacement | |||
| Fri 22 May | Pahang Hol Day Pahang | State | |||
| Tue 26 May | Day of Arafah Kelantan, Terengganu | Islamic State | |||
| Wed 27 May | Eid al-Adha All states | Islamic | |||
| Thu 28 May | Eid al-Adha (2nd Day) Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis | Islamic State | |||
| Sat 30 May | Harvest Festival (Kaamatan) Sabah, FT Labuan | State | |||
| Sun 31 May | Harvest Festival (Kaamatan) 2nd Day Sabah, FT Labuan | State | |||
| Sun 31 May | Vesak Day All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 1 Jun | Gawai Dayak Festival Sarawak | State | |||
| Mon 1 Jun | Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong All states | Federal | |||
| Tue 2 Jun | Gawai Dayak Festival (2nd Day) Sarawak | State | |||
| Tue 2 Jun | Harvest Festival (Kaamatan) (in lieu) Sabah, FT Labuan | Replacement | |||
| Tue 2 Jun | Vesak Day (in lieu) Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +6 | Replacement | |||
| Wed 3 Jun | Harvest Festival (Kaamatan) 2nd Day (in lieu) Sabah, FT Labuan | Replacement | |||
| Wed 3 Jun | Vesak Day (in lieu) Sarawak | Replacement | |||
| Thu 4 Jun | Gawai Dayak Festival (in lieu) Sarawak | Replacement | |||
| Thu 4 Jun | Vesak Day (in lieu) Sabah, FT Labuan | Replacement | |||
| Fri 5 Jun | Harvest Festival (Kaamatan) 2nd Day (in lieu) Sabah, FT Labuan | Replacement | |||
| Wed 17 Jun | Islamic New Year All states | Islamic | |||
| Sun 21 Jun | Birthday of Sultan of Kedah Kedah | State | |||
| Tue 7 Jul | George Town World Heritage City Day Penang | State | |||
| Sat 11 Jul | Birthday of Governor of Penang Penang | State | |||
| Mon 13 Jul | Birthday of Governor of Penang (in lieu) Penang | Replacement | |||
| Tue 21 Jul | Johor Hol Day Johor | State | |||
| Wed 22 Jul | Sarawak Independence Day Sarawak | State | |||
| Fri 31 Jul | Birthday of Sultan of Pahang Pahang | State | |||
| Mon 24 Aug | Birthday of Governor of Malacca Malacca | State | |||
| Tue 25 Aug | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday All states | Islamic | |||
| Mon 31 Aug | National Day All states | Federal | |||
| Wed 16 Sep | Malaysia Day All states | Federal | |||
| Tue 29 Sep | Birthday of Sultan of Kelantan (Day 1) Kelantan | State | |||
| Wed 30 Sep | Birthday of Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) Kelantan | State | |||
| Sat 10 Oct | Birthday of Governor of Sarawak Sarawak | State | |||
| Mon 12 Oct | Birthday of Governor of Sarawak (in lieu) Sarawak | Replacement | |||
| Fri 6 Nov | Birthday of Sultan of Perak Perak | State | |||
| Sun 8 Nov | Deepavali Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu +11 | Federal | |||
| Mon 9 Nov | Deepavali (in lieu) Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +8 | Replacement | |||
| Fri 11 Dec | Birthday of Sultan of Selangor Selangor | State | |||
| Thu 24 Dec | Christmas Eve Sabah | State | |||
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day All states | Federal | |||
| Sun 27 Dec | Christmas Day (in lieu) Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu | Replacement |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do on this yearly calendar?
This page shows all 12 months at once alongside Malaysian public holiday records, covering both federal holidays observed across all states and state-specific holidays. Click any date to see a quick summary, or click a month name to open the monthly calendar view with Hijri dates and the list of states observing each holiday.
What is the difference between federal and state holidays?
Federal holidays are observed on the same date across all of Malaysia, while state holidays only apply in specific states or federal territories. On this calendar, every holiday record lists the states observing it so you can see the coverage at a glance.
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