Calendar Sarawak 2026 Malaysia with Public Holidays
The Sarawak calendar for 2026 covers 365 days with 13 federal holidays and 11 Sarawak-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.
November
11Sarawak Long Weekends in 2026
Sarawak has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026. The longest runs 6 days, from 30 May to 4 June 2026, covering Vesak Day, Gawai Dayak Festival, Gawai Dayak Festival (2nd Day), Vesak Day (in lieu), and Gawai Dayak Festival (in lieu). Each period below breaks down the days so you can plan trips and leave requests.
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 3 April to 5 April 2026 — 3 days
- Friday
3
April
2026 - Good Friday State
- Saturday
4
April
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
5
April
2026 Weekend
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 4 June 2026 — 6 days
- Saturday
30
May
2026 Weekend
- Sunday
31
May
2026 - Vesak Day Federal
- Monday
1
June
2026 - Gawai Dayak Festival State
- Tuesday
2
June
2026 - Gawai Dayak Festival (2nd Day) State
- Wednesday
3
June
2026 - Vesak Day (in lieu) Replacement
- Thursday
4
June
2026 - Gawai Dayak Festival (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 10 October to 12 October 2026 — 3 days
- Saturday
10
October
2026 - Birthday of Governor of Sarawak State
- Sunday
11
October
2026 Weekend
- Monday
12
October
2026 - Birthday of Governor of Sarawak (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
Sarawak Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, Sarawak observes 13 federal holidays and 11 Sarawak-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 | |||
| 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 3 Apr | Good Friday Sabah, Sarawak | State | |||
| 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 | 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 | |||
| Wed 3 Jun | Vesak Day (in lieu) Sarawak | Replacement | |||
| Thu 4 Jun | Gawai Dayak Festival (in lieu) Sarawak | Replacement | |||
| Wed 17 Jun | Islamic New Year All states | Islamic | |||
| Wed 22 Jul | Sarawak Independence Day Sarawak | 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 | |||
| Sat 10 Oct | Birthday of Governor of Sarawak Sarawak | State | |||
| Mon 12 Oct | Birthday of Governor of Sarawak (in lieu) Sarawak | 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.