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Explore upcoming Melaka public holidays and start planning your leave, trips, and celebrations early.

Public Holidays 2026

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DateDayHolidayStatesTypeLong WeekendObserved
1-JanThuNew Year’s DayNational except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuFederal--
17-FebTueChinese New YearNationalFederalYes-
18-FebWedChinese New Year Day-2NationalFederalYes-
20-FebFriIndependence Declaration DayMelakaStateYes-
21-MarSatHari Raya AidilfitriNationalFederalYes-
22-MarSunHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2NationalFederalYes-
23-MarMonHari Raya Aidilfitri HolidayNational except KedahFederalYesYes
24-MarWedHari Raya Aidilfitri HolidayMelakaStateYesYes
1-MayFriLabour DayNationalFederalYes-
27-MayWedHari Raya HajiNationalFederal--
31-MaySunWesak DayNationalFederalYes-
1-JunMonWesak Day HolidayNational except Kedah, Kelantan, TerengganuFederalYesYes
1-JunMonAgong’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
17-JunWedAwal MuharramNationalFederal--
24-AugMonMelaka Governor’s BirthdayMelakaStateYes-
25-AugTueProphet Muhammad’s BirthdayNationalFederal--
31-AugMonMerdeka DayNationalFederalYes-
16-SepWedMalaysia DayNationalFederal--
8-NovSunDeepavaliNational except SarawakFederalYes-
9-NovMonDeepavali HolidayNational except Sarawak, Kedah, Kelantan, TerengganuFederalYesYes
25-DecFriChristmas DayNationalFederalYes-

Visit melaka.gov.my for the original announcement.

Public Holidays 2027

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DateDayHolidayStatesTypeLong WeekendObserved
1-JanFriNew Year’s DayNational except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuFederalYes-
6-FebSatChinese New YearNationalFederalYes-
7-FebSunChinese New Year Day-2NationalFederalYes-
8-FebMonChinese New Year HolidayNational except Kedah, Kelantan, TerengganuFederalYesYes
20-FebSatIndependence Declaration DayMelakaStateYes-
10-MarWedHari Raya AidilfitriNationalFederal--
11-MarThuHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2NationalFederal--
1-MaySatLabour DayNationalFederalYes-
17-MayMonHari Raya HajiNationalFederalYes-
20-MayThuWesak DayNationalFederal--
6-JunSunAwal MuharramNationalFederalYes-
7-JunMonAgong’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
8-JunTueAwal Muharram HolidayNational except Kedah, Kelantan, TerengganuFederalYesYes
15-AugSunProphet Muhammad’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
16-AugMonProphet Muhammad’s Birthday HolidayNational except Kedah, Kelantan, TerengganuFederalYesYes
24-AugTueMelaka Governor’s BirthdayMelakaState--
31-AugTueMerdeka DayNationalFederal--
16-SepThuMalaysia DayNationalFederal--
28-OctThuDeepavaliNational except SarawakFederalYes-
25-DecSatChristmas DayNationalFederalYes-

The dates shown in this table are estimated based on available information. This page will be updated once the official public holiday dates are announced.

Public Holidays 2028

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DateDayHolidayStatesTypeLong WeekendObserved
1-JanSatNew Year’s DayNational except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuFederal--
26-JanWedChinese New YearNationalFederal--
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-
1-MayMonLabour DayNationalFederalYes-
5-MayFriHari Raya HajiNationalFederalYes-
9-MayTueWesak DayNationalFederal--
25-MayThuAwal MuharramNationalFederal--
5-JunMonAgong’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
3-AugThuProphet Muhammad’s BirthdayNationalFederal-Yes
24-AugThuMelaka Governor’s BirthdayMelakaState--
31-AugThuMerdeka DayNationalFederal--
16-SepSatMalaysia DayNationalFederal--
17-OctTueDeepavaliNational except SarawakFederal--
25-DecMonChristmas DayNationalFederalYes-

The dates shown in this table are estimated based on available information. This page will be updated once the official public holiday dates are announced.

Melaka follows the standard Monday to Friday working week, similar to most Malaysian states. If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, a replacement holiday is usually observed on the following weekday based on the official Melaka holiday schedule for the year.

These holidays generally apply to government offices, schools, and most businesses across Melaka, although actual operating hours may still vary by sector. Tourism attractions, hotels, retail outlets, restaurants, and other essential services may continue operating depending on visitor demand and business 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 heritage trips, school visits, long weekends, appointments, or leave schedules in Melaka.

For a wider nationwide comparison, you can also browse the Public Holidays Malaysia for 2026, or check the School Holidays Malaysia for 2026 for family travel, school terms, and festive break planning.

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