Federal and State Holidays in Malaysia (2027) 🇲🇾

Q: When is the next public holiday in Malaysia?

The next public holiday in Malaysia is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — in 37 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2027?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays in 2027.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Malaysia?

The most recent public holiday in Malaysia was Islamic New Year (estimated) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — 33 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Malaysia?

The next 5 public holidays in Malaysia:Saturday, February 6, 2027: Chinese New Year (estimated)Sunday, February 7, 2027: Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)Monday, February 8, 2027: Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)Tuesday, March 9, 2027: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday, March 10, 2027: Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)

Q: How does Malaysia's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Brunei: 21 public holidaysThailand: 23 public holidaysIndonesia: 17 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2028?

Malaysia will have 15 public holidays in 2028.

Q: Does Malaysia have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Malaysia has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Malaysia observes 12 public holidays this year, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated). The most recent was Islamic New Year (estimated).

2027 National Holidays in Malaysia

Date		Holiday Name
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
JHR
KDH
KTN
KUL
LBN
MLK
NSN
PHG
PJY
PLS
PNG
PRK
SBH
SGR
SWK
TRG

State & Regional Holidays in Malaysia

JHR Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Beginning of Ramadan (estimated)
9 Feb	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
23 Mar	Tuesday	Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
10 Jul	Saturday	The Sultan of Johor Hol (estimated)
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

KDH Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
5 Jan	Tuesday	Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
24 Jan	Sunday	Thaipusam (observed)
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Beginning of Ramadan (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day) (estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
20 Jun	Sunday	Birthday of The Sultan of Kedah
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day; Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)

KTN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
2 May	Sunday	Labor Day (observed)
15 May	Saturday	Arafat Day (estimated)
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day) (estimated)
18 May	Tuesday	Arafat Day (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
15 Aug	Sunday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (observed, estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
29 Sep	Wednesday	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
30 Sep	Thursday	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day (observed)

KUL Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
1 Feb	Monday	Federal Territory Day
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

LBN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Feb	Monday	Federal Territory Day
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
30 May	Sunday	Pesta Kaamatan
31 May	Monday	Pesta Kaamatan
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

MLK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
20 Feb	Saturday	Declaration of Independence Day
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
11 Mar	Thursday	Eid al-Fitr (Third Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
24 Aug	Tuesday	Birthday of the Governor of Malacca
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

NSN Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
5 Jan	Tuesday	Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
14 Jan	Thursday	Birthday of the Sultan of Negeri Sembilan
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day; Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)

PHG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
22 May	Saturday	The Sultan of Pahang Hol
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
30 Jul	Friday	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

PJY Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
1 Feb	Monday	Federal Territory Day
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

PLS Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
5 Jan	Tuesday	Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Birthday of the Raja of Perlis; Eid al-Adha (Second Day) (estimated)
18 May	Tuesday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day; Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)

PNG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
7 Jul	Wednesday	George Town Heritage Day
10 Jul	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Penang
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

PRK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
5 Nov	Friday	Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

SBH Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
26 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
30 May	Sunday	Pesta Kaamatan
31 May	Monday	Pesta Kaamatan
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
2 Oct	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
24 Dec	Friday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

SGR Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
22 Jan	Friday	Thaipusam
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
11 Dec	Saturday	Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

SWK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
26 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
1 Jun	Tuesday	Dayak Festival Day
2 Jun	Wednesday	Dayak Festival Day
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
22 Jul	Thursday	Sarawak Independence Day
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
9 Oct	Saturday	Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

TRG Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
5 Jan	Tuesday	Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
6 Feb	Saturday	Chinese New Year (estimated)
7 Feb	Sunday	Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
8 Feb	Monday	Chinese New Year (observed, estimated)
24 Feb	Wednesday	Nuzul Al-Quran Day (estimated)
4 Mar	Thursday	Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Mar	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)
26 Apr	Monday	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
2 May	Sunday	Labor Day (observed)
15 May	Saturday	Arafat Day (estimated)
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
17 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha (Second Day) (estimated)
18 May	Tuesday	Arafat Day (observed, estimated)
20 May	Thursday	Vesak Day (estimated)
6 Jun	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
7 Jun	Monday	Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
14 Aug	Saturday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated)
15 Aug	Sunday	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (observed, estimated)
31 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
16 Sep	Thursday	Malaysia Day
27 Oct	Wednesday	Deepavali
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day; Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
26 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day (observed); Isra' and Mi'raj (observed, estimated)

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
JHR
KDH
KTN
KUL
LBN
MLK
NSN
PHG
PJY
PLS
PNG
PRK
SBH
SGR
SWK
TRG

Holidays in other countries:

🇲🇾 Malaysia 12 holidays
🇧🇳 Brunei 21 holidays
🇹🇭 Thailand 23 holidays
🇮🇩 Indonesia 17 holidays

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Malaysia

When is the next public holiday in Malaysia?

The next public holiday in Malaysia is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — in 37 days.

Is today a public holiday in Malaysia?

No — today (Sunday, July 19, 2026) is not a public holiday in Malaysia.

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2027?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays in 2027.

What was the most recent public holiday in Malaysia?

The most recent public holiday in Malaysia was Islamic New Year (estimated) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — 33 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Malaysia?

The next 5 public holidays in Malaysia:

Saturday, February 6, 2027: Chinese New Year (estimated)
Sunday, February 7, 2027: Chinese New Year (Second Day) (estimated)
Monday, February 8, 2027: Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed, estimated)
Tuesday, March 9, 2027: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Wednesday, March 10, 2027: Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (estimated)

How does Malaysia's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Malaysia has 12 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Brunei: 21 public holidays
Thailand: 23 public holidays
Indonesia: 17 public holidays

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2028?

Malaysia will have 15 public holidays in 2028.

Does Malaysia have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Malaysia has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.