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Public Holidays 2026

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DateDayHolidayStatesTypeLong WeekendObserved
1-JanThuNew Year’s DayNational except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, TerengganuFederal--
1-FebSunThaipusamJohor, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor, W. P. Kuala Lumpur, PutrajayaStateYes-
2-FebMonThaipusam HolidayJohor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor, W. P. Kuala Lumpur, PutrajayaStateYesYes
17-FebTueChinese New YearNationalFederalYes-
18-FebWedChinese New Year Day-2NationalFederalYes-
7-MarSatNuzul Al-QuranNational except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, SarawakFederalYes-
21-MarSatHari Raya AidilfitriNationalFederalYes-
22-MarSunHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2NationalFederalYes-
23-MarMonHari Raya Aidilfitri HolidayNational except KedahFederalYesYes
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--
7-JulTueGeorgetown World Heritage City DayPenangState--
11-JulSatPenang Governor’s BirthdayPenangState--
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-

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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
24-FebWedNuzul Al-QuranNational except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, SarawakFederal--
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
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--
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-
27-FebThuChinese New Year Day-2NationalFederal--
27-FebSunHari Raya AidilfitriNationalFederalYes-
28-FebMonHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2NationalFederalYes-
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
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.

Penang follows the standard Monday to Friday working week, in line with 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 Penang holiday schedule for that year.

These holidays generally apply to government offices, schools, and most businesses across Penang, although actual operating hours may still vary by sector. Manufacturing hubs, tourism attractions, retail outlets, food businesses, and essential services may continue operating depending on business demand and visitor traffic.

Because holiday dates and replacement arrangements may occasionally be revised after official announcements, it’s helpful to check this page again when planning George Town visits, food trips, school programmes, bridge travel, or long weekends in Penang.

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

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