Calendar Kedah 2026 Malaysia with Public Holidays
The Kedah calendar for 2026 covers 365 days with 13 federal holidays and 9 Kedah-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.
Kedah Long Weekends in 2026
Kedah has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026. The longest runs 6 days, from 27 May to 1 June 2026, covering Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (2nd Day), Vesak Day, and Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Each period below breaks down the days so you can plan trips and leave requests.
Long weekend from 16 January to 18 January 2026 — 3 days
- Friday
16
January
2026 Weekend
- Saturday
17
January
2026 - Isra' Mi'raj Islamic State
- Sunday
18
January
2026 - Isra' Mi'raj (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 17 February to 21 February 2026 — 5 days
- Tuesday
17
February
2026 - Chinese New Year Federal
- Wednesday
18
February
2026 - Chinese New Year (2nd Day) Federal
- Thursday
19
February
2026 - Beginning of Ramadan Islamic State
- Friday
20
February
2026 Weekend
- Saturday
21
February
2026 Weekend
Long weekend from 20 March to 23 March 2026 — 4 days
- Friday
20
March
2026 Weekend
- Saturday
21
March
2026 - Eid al-Fitr Islamic
- Sunday
22
March
2026 - Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) Islamic
- Monday
23
March
2026 - Eid al-Fitr (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 1 May to 3 May 2026 — 3 days
- Friday
1
May
2026 - Labour Day Federal
- Saturday
2
May
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
3
May
2026 - Labour Day (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 27 May to 1 June 2026 — 6 days
- Wednesday
27
May
2026 - Eid al-Adha Islamic
- Thursday
28
May
2026 - Eid al-Adha (2nd Day) Islamic State
- Friday
29
May
2026 Weekend
- Saturday
30
May
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
31
May
2026 - Vesak Day Federal
- Monday
1
June
2026 - Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Federal
Long weekend from 19 June to 21 June 2026 — 3 days
- Friday
19
June
2026 Weekend
- Saturday
20
June
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
21
June
2026 - Birthday of Sultan of Kedah State
Long weekend from 6 November to 8 November 2026 — 3 days
- Friday
6
November
2026 Weekend
- Saturday
7
November
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
8
November
2026 - Deepavali Federal
Long weekend from 25 December to 27 December 2026 — 3 days
- Friday
25
December
2026 - Christmas Day Federal
- Saturday
26
December
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
27
December
2026 - Christmas Day (in lieu) Replacement
Kedah Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, Kedah observes 13 federal holidays and 9 Kedah-specific holidays. The first falls on 17 January (Isra' Mi'raj) and the last on 27 December (Christmas Day (in lieu)).
| Date | Name | Type | Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Jan | Isra' Mi'raj Kedah, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis | Islamic State | |||
| Sun 18 Jan | Isra' Mi'raj (in lieu) Kedah, Terengganu | 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 | |||
| Sat 21 Mar | Eid al-Fitr All states | Islamic | |||
| Sun 22 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) All states | Islamic | |||
| Mon 23 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (in lieu) Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak +10 | Replacement | |||
| Fri 1 May | Labour Day All states | Federal | |||
| Sun 3 May | Labour Day (in lieu) Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu | Replacement | |||
| Wed 27 May | Eid al-Adha All states | Islamic | |||
| Thu 28 May | Eid al-Adha (2nd Day) Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis | Islamic State | |||
| Sun 31 May | Vesak Day All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 1 Jun | Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong All states | Federal | |||
| Wed 17 Jun | Islamic New Year All states | Islamic | |||
| Sun 21 Jun | Birthday of Sultan of Kedah Kedah | 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 | |||
| Sun 8 Nov | Deepavali Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu +11 | Federal | |||
| 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.
How do I view a different year?
Click the year number at the top of the calendar and type the year you want, or use the left and right arrow buttons to step through adjacent years. If the year you pick is unavailable, the calendar automatically jumps to the nearest year in the dataset.