Kuala Lumpur Public Holidays 2026
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Below is the calendar of Kuala Lumpur public holidays for 2026, including nationwide public holidays and holidays observed specifically within the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. This page is reviewed and updated as official announcements are released to ensure accuracy.
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| Date | Day | Holiday | States | Type | Long Weekend | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Jan | Thu | New Year’s Day | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu | Federal | - | - |
| 1-Feb | Sun | Thaipusam | Johor, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor, W. P. Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | State | Yes | - |
| 1-Feb | Sun | Federal Territory Day | W. P. Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya | State | Yes | - |
| 2-Feb | Mon | Thaipusam Holiday | Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor, W. P. Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | State | Yes | Yes |
| 3-Feb | Tue | Federal Territory Day Holiday | W. P. Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | State | Yes | Yes |
| 17-Feb | Tue | Chinese New Year | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 18-Feb | Wed | Chinese New Year Day-2 | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 7-Mar | Sat | Nuzul Al-Quran | National except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, Sarawak | Federal | Yes | - |
| 21-Mar | Sat | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 22-Mar | Sun | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2 | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 23-Mar | Mon | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday | National except Kedah | Federal | Yes | Yes |
| 1-May | Fri | Labour Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 27-May | Wed | Hari Raya Haji | National | Federal | - | - |
| 31-May | Sun | Wesak Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 1-Jun | Mon | Wesak Day Holiday | National except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu | Federal | Yes | Yes |
| 1-Jun | Mon | Agong’s Birthday | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 17-Jun | Wed | Awal Muharram | National | Federal | - | - |
| 25-Aug | Tue | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | National | Federal | - | - |
| 31-Aug | Mon | Merdeka Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 16-Sep | Wed | Malaysia Day | National | Federal | - | - |
| 8-Nov | Sun | Deepavali | National except Sarawak | Federal | Yes | - |
| 9-Nov | Mon | Deepavali Holiday | National except Sarawak, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu | Federal | Yes | Yes |
| 25-Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
Visit kabinet.gov.my for the original announcement.
Kuala Lumpur follows the standard Monday to Friday working week, in line with most parts of Malaysia. If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, a replacement holiday is usually observed on the following weekday based on the official Federal Territories holiday schedule for the year.
These public holidays generally apply to government offices, schools, and most businesses across Kuala Lumpur, although actual operating hours can still vary by industry. Shopping malls, hospitality venues, transport services, and other essential sectors may continue operating depending on business needs and employer policies.
Because holiday dates and replacement arrangements may occasionally be revised after official announcements, it’s a good idea to revisit this page when planning city travel, school programmes, appointments, meetings, or long weekends in Kuala Lumpur.
For a nationwide comparison, you can also browse the Public Holidays Malaysia for 2026, or check the School Holidays Malaysia for 2026 for family planning, school terms, and holiday trips.
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