Sabah Public Holidays 2026

Below is the complete list of Sabah public holidays for 2026, including nationwide public holidays and Sabah-specific observances. This page is reviewed and updated in line with official announcements to ensure the information remains accurate and up to date.

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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-
21-MarSatHari Raya AidilfitriNationalFederalYes-
22-MarSunHari Raya Aidilfitri Day-2NationalFederalYes-
23-MarMonHari Raya Aidilfitri HolidayNational except KedahFederalYesYes
30-MarMonSabah Governor’s BirthdaySabahStateYes-
3-AprFriGood FridaySabah, SarawakStateYes-
1-MayFriLabour DayNationalFederalYes-
27-MayWedHari Raya HajiNationalFederal--
30-MaySatHarvest FestivalW.P. Labuan, SabahStateYes-
31-MaySunHarvest Festival Day-2W.P. Labuan, SabahStateYes-
31-MaySunWesak DayNationalFederalYes-
1-JunMonHarvest Festival HolidayW.P. Labuan, SabahStateYesYes
1-JunMonWesak Day HolidayNational except Kedah, Kelantan, TerengganuFederalYesYes
1-JunMonAgong’s BirthdayNationalFederalYes-
17-JunWedAwal MuharramNationalFederal--
25-AugTueProphet Muhammad’s BirthdayNationalFederal--
31-AugMonMerdeka DayNationalFederalYes-
16-SepWedMalaysia DayNationalFederal--
8-NovSunDeepavaliNational except SarawakFederalYes-
9-NovMonDeepavali HolidayNational except Sarawak, Kedah, Kelantan, TerengganuFederalYesYes
24-DecThuChristmas EveSabahStateYes-
25-DecFriChristmas DayNationalFederalYes-

Visit sabah.gov.my for the original announcement.

Planning ahead is easier when you know Sabah’s official public holiday dates for year 2026.

State Public Holidays 2026

In addition to national public holidays, Sabah observes several state-specific public holidays that apply only within the state. These holidays are established under state regulations and local traditions, and they may differ from those observed in other parts of Malaysia.

Sabah follows a Monday–Friday working week, consistent with most Malaysian states. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, a replacement holiday is usually observed on the following weekday, subject to official guidelines.

Public holidays in Sabah generally apply to government offices, schools, and most businesses operating within the state. However, working arrangements may vary by sector, particularly in tourism, plantation industries, retail, and essential services.

As public holiday dates and replacement arrangements may be updated following official announcements, it is advisable to refer to this page regularly when planning work schedules, school activities, or travel within Sabah.

Public holiday dates may differ by state and year. To compare dates nationwide, view the Public Holidays Malaysia for 2026, or refer to the School Holidays Malaysia for 2026 for term-based planning.