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Is today a public holiday in Malaysia?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Malaysia. The next public holiday is Deepavali on Sunday 8 November 2026, in 22 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Asia/Kuala Lumpur time
Malaysia, this month public holiday
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Malaysia?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Malaysia.

Next public holiday in Malaysia

Deepavali on Sunday 8 November 2026, in 22 days. The last one was Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Malaysia

HolidayDateWhen
DeepavaliSunday 8 November 2026in 22 days
DeepavaliMonday 9 November 2026in 23 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Chinese New YearSaturday 6 February 2027in 112 days
Chinese New YearSunday 7 February 2027in 113 days

Public holidays in Malaysia in 2026

Malaysia has 17 public holidays in 2026. 5 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
17 February 2026TuesdayChinese New Year
18 February 2026WednesdayChinese New Year
7 March 2026SaturdayweekendDay of Nuzul Al-Quran
21 March 2026SaturdayweekendEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
22 March 2026SundayweekendEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
27 May 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
31 May 2026SundayweekendVesak Day
1 June 2026MondayYang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
17 June 2026WednesdayIslamic New Year
25 August 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
31 August 2026MondayIndependence Day
16 September 2026WednesdayMalaysia Day
8 November 2026SundayweekendDeepavali
9 November 2026MondayDeepavali
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Malaysia in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Deepavali: Mon 9 NovemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Malaysia in 2027

Malaysia has 16 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Malaysia

Is today a public holiday in Malaysia?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Malaysia, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Malaysia?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Malaysia.

What is the next public holiday in Malaysia?

The next public holiday in Malaysia is Deepavali on Sunday 8 November 2026, in 22 days.

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?

Malaysia has 17 public holidays in 2026. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.

Does Malaysia move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Malaysia in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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