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Public Holidays Malaysia 2028

Here you’ll find the public holidays in Malaysia for 2028, covering both nationwide and state-specific holidays. This page is kept up to date to reflect any official changes or announcements, so you can rely on it for accurate and current information.

2028 Public Holidays

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DateDayHolidayStatesTypeLong WeekendObserved
1-JanSatNew Year’s DayNational except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuFederal--
14-JanFriYDPB Negeri Sembilan’s BirthdayNegeri SembilanStateYes-
26-JanWedChinese New YearNationalFederal--
28-JanFriAwal RamadanJohor, KedahStateYes-
30-JanSunAwal Ramadan HolidayKedahStateYes-
1-FebTueFederal Territory DayW. P. Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, PutrajayaFederal--
13-FebSunThaipusamJohor, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Selangor, W. P. Kuala Lumpur, PutrajayaStateYes-
13-FebSunNuzul Al-QuranNational except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, SarawakFederalYes-
14-FebMonNuzul Al-Quran HolidayNational except Terengganu, Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, SarawakFederalYes-
14-FebMonThaipusam HolidayJohor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Selangor, W. P. Kuala Lumpur, PutrajayaStateYes-
20-FebSunIndependence Declaration DayMelakaStateYes-
21-FebMonIndependence Declaration Day HolidayMelakaStateYes-
27-FebThuChinese New Year Day-2NationalFederal--
27-FebSunHari Raya AidilfitriNationalFederalYes-
28-FebMonHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2NationalFederalYes-
29-FebTueHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-3MelakaStateYes-
29-FebTueHari Raya Aidilfitri HolidayNationalFederalYes-
4-MarSatInstallation of Sultan TerengganuTerengganuState--
23-MarThuSultan of Johor’s BirthdayJohorState--
30-MarThuSabah Governor’s BirthdaySabahState--
14-AprFriGood FridaySabah, SarawakStateYes-
26-AprWedSultan of Terengganu’s BirthdayTerengganuState--
1-MayMonLabour DayNationalFederalYes-
4-MayThuArafat DayKelantan, TerengganuStateYes-
5-MayFriHari Raya HajiNationalFederalYes-
6-MaySatHari Raya Haji HolidayKedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuStateYesYes
7-MaySunHari Raya Haji HolidayKedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuStateYesYes
9-MayTueWesak DayNationalFederal--
17-MayWedRaja Perlis’ BirthdayPerlisState--
22-MayMonHari Hol PahangPahangStateYes-
25-MayThuAwal MuharramNationalFederal--
30-MayTueHarvest FestivalW.P. Labuan, SabahState--
31-MayWedHarvest Festival Day-2W.P. Labuan, SabahState--
1-JunThuHari GawaiSarawakStateYes-
2-JunFriHari Gawai HolidaySarawakStateYesYes
5-JunMonAgong’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
18-JunSunSultan of Kedah’s BirthdayKedahStateYes-
29-JunThuHari Hol Almarhum Sultan IskandarJohorState--
7-JulFriGeorgetown World Heritage City DayPulau PinangStateYes-
8-JulSatPenang Governor’s BirthdayPulau PinangState--
22-JulSatSarawak DaySarawakState--
30-JulSunSultan of Pahang’s BirthdayPahangStateYes-
31-JulMonSultan of Pahang’s Birthday HolidayPahangStateYes-
3-AugThuProphet Muhammad’s BirthdayNationalFederal-Yes
24-AugThuMelaka Governor’s BirthdayMelakaState--
31-AugThuMerdeka DayNationalFederal--
16-SepSatMalaysia DayNationalFederal--
14-OctSatSarawak Governor’s BirthdaySarawakState--
17-OctTueDeepavaliNational except SarawakFederal--
3-NovFriSultan of Perak’s BirthdayPerakStateYes-
11-NovSatSultan of Kelantan’s BirthdayKelantanStateYes-
12-NovSunSultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Day-2KelantanStateYes-
11-DecMonSultan of Selangor’s BirthdaySelangorStateYes-
14-DecThuIsrak and MikrajKedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, TerengganuStateYes-
24-DecSunChristmas EveSabahStateYes-
25-DecMonChristmas DayNationalFederalYes-
26-DecTueChristmas Day HolidaySabahStateYes-

The dates provided above have been compiled from multiple sources; official confirmations may be announced later. Visit kabinet.gov.my for the original announcement.

Planning your year is easier when you know the official public holiday dates for 2028 in advance.

State Public Holidays 2028

In addition to national public holidays, each Malaysian state observes its own set of holidays based on local laws, traditions, and royal observances. These state holidays may vary from one region to another and can significantly affect school schedules, government offices, and business operations.

Public holidays in Malaysia are established under federal and state legislation, meaning not all holidays are observed uniformly nationwide. While most public holidays that fall on weekdays are treated as non-working days, actual practices may differ depending on the state and sector.

For most states, if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, a replacement holiday is usually observed on the following weekday. However, in states where the working week begins on Sunday—such as Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu—the weekly rest day and replacement rules may differ slightly.

Because of these variations, it’s always important to check the state-specific holiday list above, especially when planning travel, school activities, or business operations across different parts of Malaysia.