Calendar January 2026 Malaysia with Public Holidays
The Malaysian calendar for 2026 runs for 31 days, from Thursday through Saturday. This month includes 0 federal holidays observed across all states and 5 state-specific holidays. Key holidays this month include New Year's Day, Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Isra' Mi'raj and Isra' Mi'raj (in lieu). Each holiday below lists the states observing it.
January 2026 Holidays in Malaysia
- Thursday 1 January 2026 - New Year's Day - State - Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Pahang, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, FT Kuala Lumpur, FT Putrajaya, FT Labuan
- Wednesday 14 January 2026 - Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan - State - Negeri Sembilan
- Saturday 17 January 2026 - Isra' Mi'raj - Islamic State - Kedah, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis
- Sunday 18 January 2026 - Isra' Mi'raj (in lieu) - Replacement - Kedah, Terengganu
- Monday 19 January 2026 - Isra' Mi'raj (in lieu) - Replacement - Negeri Sembilan, Perlis
Hijri Calendar in January 2026
Based on the JAKIM e-Solat Takwim Hijri (Malaysia).
Hijri months
- Rajab 1447 H (Hijri months): 22 Dec 2025 – 19 Jan, 29 days.
- Sha'ban 1447 H (Hijri months): 20 Jan – 18 Feb, 30 days.
Islamic observances
- Isra and Mi'raj (Islamic observances): Saturday, 17 January 2026. 27 Rajab 1447 H.
Chinese Calendar in January 2026
Astronomical Chinese calendar (120°E meridian). Solar term times in MYT (UTC+8).
Lunar months
- 十一月 2025 農曆 (Lunar months): 20 Dec 2025 – 18 Jan, 30 days.
- 十二月 2025 農曆 (Lunar months): 19 Jan – 16 Feb, 29 days.
Chinese observances
- Laba Festival (臘八節) (Chinese observances): Monday, 26 January 2026. 十二月初八 · 乙巳年.
Solar terms 節氣
- 小寒 Xiǎohán, Minor Cold (Solar terms 節氣): Monday, 5 January 2026 at 16:17.
- 大寒 Dàhán, Major Cold (Solar terms 節氣): Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 09:40.
Moon Phases in January 2026 over Kuala Lumpur
Times shown in MYT (UTC+8). Dimmed rows fall outside January.
- New Moon on 20 Dec 2025 09:43 MYT — 0% illuminated (outside January 2026)
- First Quarter on 28 Dec 2025 03:10 MYT — 50% illuminated (outside January 2026)
- Full Moon on 3 Jan 18:03 MYT — 100% illuminated
- Last Quarter on 10 Jan 23:48 MYT — 50% illuminated
- New Moon on 19 Jan 03:52 MYT — 0% illuminated
- First Quarter on 26 Jan 12:48 MYT — 50% illuminated
- Full Moon on 2 Feb 06:09 MYT — 100% illuminated (outside January 2026)
- Last Quarter on 9 Feb 20:43 MYT — 50% illuminated (outside January 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read the Hijri dates on this calendar?
Hijri dates appear as small green numbers in the top-right corner of each day cell. On the first day of a new Hijri month, the number is followed by the month abbreviation, for example "1 Ram" for 1 Ramadan. This calendar uses JAKIM e-Solat Takwim data, the official Malaysian Hijri calendar based on the MABIMS moon-sighting criterion.
How do I read the Chinese lunar dates on this calendar?
Chinese lunar days appear as small orange numbers in the bottom-left corner of each day cell. On the first day of a new lunar month, the day number is replaced by the Chinese month label (for example 正月 for the first month, 二月 for the second). The lunar calendar is computed astronomically using the 120°E meridian (China Standard Time), which is the official reference for the traditional Chinese calendar. A small orange dot below a date marks a traditional Chinese observance such as Lunar New Year, Qingming, or the Mid-Autumn Festival.
How accurate are the moon phases shown?
The four principal moon phases (new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter) are computed using standard astronomical algorithms and displayed in Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC+8). Phase times are typically accurate to within a few minutes of published ephemerides. The new moon event is especially useful for cross-referencing the Hijri calendar, since each Hijri month traditionally begins at the first visible crescent after the astronomical new moon.
How do I see the details for a specific day?
Click any date on the calendar to see a quick summary, including the full Hijri date, holiday records for that day, and the states observing each holiday. For a full breakdown, click "View details" at the bottom of the popup to open the day detail page.