Calendar Penang 2026 Malaysia with Public Holidays
The Penang calendar for 2026 covers 365 days with 13 federal holidays and 11 Penang-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.
Penang Long Weekends in 2026
Penang has 9 long-weekend periods in 2026. The longest runs 4 days, from 21 March to 24 March 2026, covering Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day), Eid al-Fitr (in lieu), and Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) (in lieu). Each period below breaks down the days so you can plan trips and leave requests.
Long weekend from 31 January to 2 February 2026 — 3 days
- Saturday
31
January
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
1
February
2026 - Thaipusam State
- Monday
2
February
2026 - Thaipusam (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 17 February to 18 February 2026 — 2 days
- Tuesday
17
February
2026 - Chinese New Year Federal
- Wednesday
18
February
2026 - Chinese New Year (2nd Day) Federal
Long weekend from 21 March to 24 March 2026 — 4 days
- 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
- Tuesday
24
March
2026 - Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) (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 Weekend
Long weekend from 30 May to 2 June 2026 — 4 days
- 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
- Tuesday
2
June
2026 - Vesak Day (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 11 July to 13 July 2026 — 3 days
- Saturday
11
July
2026 - Birthday of Governor of Penang State
- Sunday
12
July
2026 Weekend
- Monday
13
July
2026 - Birthday of Governor of Penang (in lieu) Replacement
Long weekend from 29 August to 31 August 2026 — 3 days
- Saturday
29
August
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
30
August
2026 Weekend
- Monday
31
August
2026 - National Day Federal
Long weekend from 7 November to 9 November 2026 — 3 days
- Saturday
7
November
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
8
November
2026 - Deepavali Federal
- Monday
9
November
2026 - Deepavali (in lieu) Replacement
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 Weekend
Penang Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, Penang observes 13 federal holidays and 11 Penang-specific holidays. The first falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Name | Type | Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +8 | State | |||
| Sun 1 Feb | Thaipusam Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +3 | State | |||
| Mon 2 Feb | Thaipusam (in lieu) Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +1 | Replacement | |||
| Tue 17 Feb | Chinese New Year All states | Federal | |||
| Wed 18 Feb | Chinese New Year (2nd Day) All states | Federal | |||
| 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 | |||
| Tue 24 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (2nd Day) (in lieu) Perak, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan +7 | Replacement | |||
| Fri 1 May | Labour Day All states | Federal | |||
| Wed 27 May | Eid al-Adha All states | Islamic | |||
| Sun 31 May | Vesak Day All states | Federal | |||
| Mon 1 Jun | Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong All states | Federal | |||
| Tue 2 Jun | Vesak Day (in lieu) Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +6 | Replacement | |||
| Wed 17 Jun | Islamic New Year All states | Islamic | |||
| 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 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 | |||
| Mon 9 Nov | Deepavali (in lieu) Johor, Perak, Penang, Selangor +8 | Replacement | |||
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day All states | Federal |
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.