
Get ready to mark your calendars! We’re excited to share the official list of Malaysia’s Public Holidays for 2026. Whether you’re planning a well-deserved break, a family gathering, or just looking forward to a long weekend, this calendar will help you plan ahead.
You can view the full 2026 Public Holiday calendar observed by our Kuala Lumpur office right here:
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| February 1 | Sunday | Thaipusam |
| February 1 | Sunday | Federal Territory Day |
| February 2 | Monday | Replacement PH – Federal Territory Day |
| February 3 | Tuesday | Replacement PH – Thaipusam |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year Day 2 |
| March 7 | Saturday | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| March 21 | Saturday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| March 22 | Sunday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 2 |
| March 23 | Monday | Replacement PH – Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 2 |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji |
| May 31 | Sunday | Wesak Day |
| June 1 | Monday | Agong’s Birthday |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Awal Muharram |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| August 31 | Monday | Merdeka Day |
| September 16 | Wednesday | Malaysia Day |
| November 8 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| November 9 | Monday | Replacement PH – Deepavali |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas |
In line with the Holidays Act 1951, any changes or additional public holidays will be communicated promptly. All provisions of the company’s public holiday policy remain applicable, including substitution rules for holidays falling on rest days.
Key Highlights:
We encourage everyone to review the calendar and plan your time off responsibly to ensure continuous operations and team support.
Wishing you all a productive and enjoyable 2026!
Best Regards,
GroupHR