Malaysia 2026 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
This year includes projected or provisional dates that are not yet officially confirmed.
Long weekends in 2026
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 (Sat) – Feb 3 (Tue) | 4 days | Thaipusam / Federal Territory Day, Thaipusam (Holiday), Federal Territory Day (Holiday) | View month |
| Mar 20 (Fri) – Mar 22 (Sun) | 3 days | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Holiday), Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Aidilfitri (2nd day) | View month |
| May 1 (Fri) – May 3 (Sun) | 3 days | Labour Day | View month |
| May 30 (Sat) – Jun 1 (Mon) | 3 days | Wesak Day, Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong | View month |
| Aug 29 (Sat) – Aug 31 (Mon) | 3 days | National Day (Merdeka) | View month |
| Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 9 (Mon) | 3 days | Deepavali, Deepavali (Holiday) | View month |
| Dec 25 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun) | 3 days | Christmas Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2026
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Jan 30, Feb 4 → 6-day break (Jan 30 – Feb 4)
- Take leave Take May 28, May 29 → 6-day break (May 27 – Jun 1)
- Take leave Take Mar 19 → 4-day break (Mar 19 – Mar 22)
- Take leave Take May 29 → 4-day break (May 29 – Jun 1)
- Take leave Take Aug 28 → 4-day break (Aug 28 – Aug 31)
- Take leave Take Nov 6 → 4-day break (Nov 6 – Nov 9)
⚔️ Epic quests of the year (3 leave days)
Rare chances where a third leave day stretches the break to 9+ days. Months that cannot reach that bar never appear here.
- Take leave Take Feb 4, Feb 5, Feb 6 → 9-day break (Jan 31 – Feb 8) View month
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 1 | Sun | Thaipusam / Federal Territory Day |
| Feb 2 | Mon | Thaipusam (Holiday) |
| Feb 3 | Tue | Federal Territory Day (Holiday) |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Chinese New Year |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Chinese New Year (2nd day) |
| Mar 7 | Sat | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| Mar 20 | Fri | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Holiday) |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| Mar 22 | Sun | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (2nd day) |
| May 1 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wed | Hari Raya Haji (Qurban) |
| May 31 | Sun | Wesak Day |
| Jun 1 | Mon | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Jun 17 | Wed | Awal Muharram |
| Aug 25 | Tue | Maulidur Rasul |
| Aug 31 | Mon | National Day (Merdeka) |
| Sep 16 | Wed | Malaysia Day |
| Nov 8 | Sun | Deepavali |
| Nov 9 | Mon | Deepavali (Holiday) |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
Make-up workdays in 2026
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
21 public holidays in total, forming 7 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2026?
The longest break runs Jan 31 to Feb 3, 4 days in total (Thaipusam / Federal Territory Day, Thaipusam (Holiday), Federal Territory Day (Holiday)).
Are there make-up workdays in 2026?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2026?
One of the best: take Jan 30, Feb 4 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 6-day break from Jan 30 to Feb 4. See the leave planner above.