Malaysia Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Malaysia’s 2026 federal (nationwide) public holidays span the country’s major Muslim, Chinese, Hindu and Christian festivals, plus the King’s Birthday, Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day. Holidays that fall on a state rest day roll over to a replacement weekday. Each state also gazettes extra local holidays.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20276 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar8 long weekends scheduled
Explore schedulePrime Minister's Department federal gazette (JPM)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Malaysia.
Malaysia Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Malaysia.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Malaysia Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFMalaysia Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Malaysia (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
School Terms & Holidays
Official academic term dates, half-term breaks, summer vacations, and exam recess periods issued by the ministry of education.
Malaysia Long Weekends 2026: All 6 Federal Breaks & Dates
Malaysia long weekends in 2026 from federal holidays alone — Hari Raya, Wesak + King’s Birthday, Merdeka, Deepavali and Christmas, plus replacement rules.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Malaysia
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Asia
Official sources & data
- Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Persekutuan dan Negeri 2026 (Federal and State Public Holidays Schedule 2026)Visit sourcePrime Minister's Department, Malaysia (Cabinet, Constitution and Inter-Governmental Relations Division)
- P.U. (B) 111 — Holidays Act 1951, Notification under Section 8 (additional Hari Raya Puasa holiday, 18 March 2026)Visit sourceFederal Government Gazette, Malaysia (Attorney General's Chambers)
- Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369)Visit sourceAttorney General's Chambers of Malaysia
- Public Holidays 2026Visit sourceMalaysian Employers Federation (MEF)
Frequently Asked Questions About Malaysia Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Malaysia each year?
Malaysia gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Malaysia?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Malaysia holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Malaysia officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Malaysia?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.