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1JanThu
New Year's Day Tahun Baru
Holiday in most states and the Federal Territories.
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Malaysia: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (after a month of shorter Ramadan working hours) and Chinese New Year each bring week-long slowdowns; state holidays differ, so check the project's state.
- Public holidays 2026
- 14
- Public holidays 2027
- 12
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun (Fri–Sat in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu)
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Chinese lunisolar · Hindu lunisolar · Buddhist lunar
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Malaysia
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
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Malaysia calendar 2026
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January 2026
- 17JanSat
Israk and Mikraj Israk dan Mikraj
27 Rajab 1447 AH
Prophet Muhammad's night journey; state holiday in Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Terengganu.
February 2026
- 1FebSun
Federal Territory Day Hari Wilayah Persekutuan
Anniversary of the Federal Territories; offices in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya closed.
- 1FebSun
Thaipusam
Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai
Hindu festival with kavadi processions to Batu Caves; falls on Sunday, so Monday 2 Feb is a replacement holiday in the observing states.
- 2FebMon
Thaipusam (replacement holiday) Cuti Ganti Thaipusam
Replacement holiday for Thaipusam in the observing states.
- 17FebTue
Chinese New Year Tahun Baru Cina · 农历新年
1st–2nd day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026
Two-day national holiday (17–18 Feb); many Chinese-owned businesses and suppliers close for the whole week.
“Happy Chinese New Year” · Gong Xi Fa Cai · 新年快乐，恭喜发财
- 19FebThu
Ramadan begins Awal Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1447 AH
Month of daytime fasting; government working hours are shortened and business slows in the afternoons.
March 2026
- 7MarSat
Nuzul Al-Quran
17 Ramadan 1447 AH
Revelation of the Quran; state holiday in most states (not Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, Sarawak).
- 21MarSat
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
1–2 Shawwal 1447 AH
End of Ramadan and Malaysia's biggest festival: 21–22 Mar national holidays plus replacement holiday on 23 Mar (except Kedah); open houses and balik kampung travel – expect a week-long slowdown.
“Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri” · Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin
- 23MarMon
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement holiday) Cuti Ganti Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Replacement holiday because the second day of Hari Raya falls on Sunday; not observed in Kedah.
April 2026
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Jumaat Agung
Holiday in Sabah and Sarawak only.
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labour Day Hari Pekerja
Public holiday; offices and banks closed.
- 27MayWed
Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) Hari Raya Aidiladha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
Feast of the Sacrifice; second day (28 May) is also a holiday in Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu.
“Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha”
- 30MaySat
Harvest Festival (Pesta Kaamatan) Pesta Kaamatan
Kadazan-Dusun harvest thanksgiving; Sabah and Labuan offices closed 30–31 May.
“Happy Kaamatan” · Kotobian Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan
- 31MaySun
Wesak Day Hari Wesak
Full moon of Vesak (Visakha) month, BE 2570
Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing; falls on Sunday, replacement on 1 June (not in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu).
“Happy Wesak Day”
June 2026
- 1JunMon
Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Hari Keputeraan Agong
Official birthday of the King (first Monday of June); also the Wesak replacement holiday in most states.
- 1JunMon
Gawai Dayak Hari Gawai
Dayak harvest festival; Sarawak offices closed 1–2 June.
“Happy Gawai” · Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai
- 17JunWed
Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) Awal Muharram · Maal Hijrah
1 Muharram 1448 AH
Islamic New Year 1448 AH. Offices and banks closed.
“Salam Maal Hijrah”
August 2026
- 25AugTue
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Maulidur Rasul
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH
Mawlid processions and religious talks. Offices and banks closed.
- 31AugMon
National Day (Merdeka Day) Hari Kebangsaan
Independence of Malaya in 1957; parades in Putrajaya/Kuala Lumpur. Offices and banks closed.
“Happy Merdeka Day” · Selamat Hari Kebangsaan
September 2026
- 16SeptWed
Malaysia Day Hari Malaysia
Formation of Malaysia in 1963 (Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak). Offices and banks closed.
“Happy Malaysia Day” · Selamat Hari Malaysia
November 2026
- 8NovSun
Deepavali Deepavali · தீபாவளி
Naraka Chaturdashi / Amavasya in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Ashvin–Kartika)
Hindu festival of lights (not a holiday in Sarawak); falls on Sunday, replacement on 9 Nov except Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak, Terengganu.
“Happy Deepavali” · Selamat Hari Deepavali
- 9NovMon
Deepavali (replacement holiday) Cuti Ganti Deepavali
Replacement holiday because Deepavali falls on Sunday.
December 2026
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Hari Krismas
Public holiday; offices and banks closed.
“Merry Christmas” · Selamat Hari Krismas
Malaysia calendar 2027
January 2027
February 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Tahun Baru
Holiday in most states and the Federal Territories.
- 6JanWed
Israk and Mikraj Israk dan Mikraj
27 Rajab 1448 AH · estimated
Prophet Muhammad's night journey; state holiday in Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Terengganu. Date depends on the Hijri calendar.
- 22JanFri
Thaipusam
Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai
Hindu festival with kavadi processions to Batu Caves; state holiday in the observing states.
February 2027
- 1FebMon
Federal Territory Day Hari Wilayah Persekutuan
Anniversary of the Federal Territories; offices in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya closed.
- 6FebSat
Chinese New Year Tahun Baru Cina · 农历新年
1st–2nd day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Goat 2027
National holiday Sat 6–Sun 7 Feb; a replacement holiday on Monday 8 Feb is expected in states with a Sat–Sun weekend. Many Chinese-owned businesses close all week.
“Happy Chinese New Year” · Gong Xi Fa Cai · 新年快乐，恭喜发财
- 8FebMon
Ramadan begins Awal Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
Month of daytime fasting (moon-sighting dependent); state holiday in Johor, Kedah and Melaka; government working hours shortened.
- 24FebWed
Nuzul Al-Quran
17 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
Revelation of the Quran; state holiday in most Peninsular states.
March 2027
- 10MarWed
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
1–2 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimated
End of Ramadan and Malaysia's biggest festival (10–11 Mar; 12 Mar also in some states); balik kampung travel – expect a week-long slowdown. Date confirmed by moon sighting.
“Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri” · Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Jumaat Agung
Holiday in Sabah and Sarawak only.
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day Hari Pekerja
Public holiday; offices and banks closed.
- 17MayMon
Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) Hari Raya Aidiladha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimated
Feast of the Sacrifice; second day (18 May) also a holiday in Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu. Moon-sighting dependent.
“Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha”
- 20MayThu
Wesak Day Hari Wesak
Full moon of Vesak (Visakha) month, BE 2571
Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing; temple processions. Offices and banks closed.
“Happy Wesak Day”
- 30MaySun
Harvest Festival (Pesta Kaamatan) Pesta Kaamatan
Kadazan-Dusun harvest thanksgiving; Sabah and Labuan offices closed 30–31 May.
“Happy Kaamatan” · Kotobian Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan
June 2027
- 1JunTue
Gawai Dayak Hari Gawai
Dayak harvest festival; Sarawak offices closed 1–2 June.
“Happy Gawai” · Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai
- 6JunSun
Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) Awal Muharram · Maal Hijrah
1 Muharram 1449 AH · estimated
Islamic New Year 1449 AH; falls on Sunday (replacement day expected per state rules). Moon-sighting dependent.
“Salam Maal Hijrah”
- 7JunMon
Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Hari Keputeraan Agong
Official birthday of the King (first Monday of June). Offices and banks closed.
August 2027
- 15AugSun
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Maulidur Rasul
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH · estimated
Mawlid processions; falls on Sunday (replacement day expected per state rules). Moon-sighting dependent.
- 31AugTue
National Day (Merdeka Day) Hari Kebangsaan
Independence of Malaya in 1957; parades in Putrajaya/Kuala Lumpur. Offices and banks closed.
“Happy Merdeka Day” · Selamat Hari Kebangsaan
September 2027
- 16SeptThu
Malaysia Day Hari Malaysia
Formation of Malaysia in 1963 (Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak). Offices and banks closed.
“Happy Malaysia Day” · Selamat Hari Malaysia
October 2027
- 28OctThu
Deepavali Deepavali · தீபாவளி
Naraka Chaturdashi in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Ashvin–Kartika)
Hindu festival of lights (not a holiday in Sarawak). Offices and banks closed.
“Happy Deepavali” · Selamat Hari Deepavali
December 2027
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Hari Krismas
Public holiday; offices and banks closed.
“Merry Christmas” · Selamat Hari Krismas
- 26DecSun
Israk and Mikraj Israk dan Mikraj
27 Rajab 1449 AH · estimated
Second occurrence in 2027 (Hijri year 1449); state holiday in Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Terengganu.
Business closures ahead in Malaysia
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026Sunday | DeepavaliDeepavali · தீபாவளி | In 11 days | Hindu lunisolarNaraka Chaturdashi / Amavasya in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Ashvin–Kartika) | National (except Sarawak) |
| 9 Nov 2026Monday | Deepavali (replacement holiday)Cuti Ganti Deepavali | In 12 days | Gregorian | National (except Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak, Terengganu) |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayHari Krismas | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayTahun Baru | In 65 days | Gregorian | All states except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu |
| 6–7 Feb 2027Saturday | Chinese New YearTahun Baru Cina · 农历新年 | In 101 days | Chinese lunisolar1st–2nd day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Goat 2027 | National |
| 10–11 Mar 2027Wednesday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | In 133 days | Islamic (Hijri)1–2 Shawwal 1448 AHestimated | National |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour DayHari Pekerja | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 17 May 2027Monday | Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha)Hari Raya Aidiladha | In 201 days | Islamic (Hijri)10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AHestimated | National |
| 20 May 2027Thursday | Wesak DayHari Wesak | In 204 days | Buddhist lunarFull moon of Vesak (Visakha) month, BE 2571 | National |
| 6 Jun 2027Sunday | Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year)Awal Muharram · Maal Hijrah | In 221 days | Islamic (Hijri)1 Muharram 1449 AHestimated | National |
| 7 Jun 2027Monday | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan AgongHari Keputeraan Agong | In 222 days | Gregorian | National |
| 15 Aug 2027Sunday | Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayMaulidur Rasul | In 291 days | Islamic (Hijri)12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AHestimated | National |
| 31 Aug 2027Tuesday | National Day (Merdeka Day)Hari Kebangsaan | In 307 days | Gregorian | National |
| 16 Sept 2027Thursday | Malaysia DayHari Malaysia | In 323 days | Gregorian | National |
| 28 Oct 2027Thursday | DeepavaliDeepavali · தீபாவளி | In 365 days | Hindu lunisolarNaraka Chaturdashi in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Ashvin–Kartika) | National (except Sarawak) |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayHari Krismas | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Malaysia →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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