Sabah Public Holidays 2026
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Below is the calendar 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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| Date | Day | Holiday | States | Type | Long Weekend | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Jan | Thu | New Year’s Day | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu | Federal | - | - |
| 17-Feb | Tue | Chinese New Year | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 18-Feb | Wed | Chinese New Year Day-2 | National | 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 |
| 30-Mar | Mon | Sabah Governor’s Birthday | Sabah | State | Yes | - |
| 3-Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Sabah, Sarawak | State | Yes | - |
| 1-May | Fri | Labour Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 27-May | Wed | Hari Raya Haji | National | Federal | - | - |
| 30-May | Sat | Harvest Festival | W.P. Labuan, Sabah | State | Yes | - |
| 31-May | Sun | Harvest Festival Day-2 | W.P. Labuan, Sabah | State | Yes | - |
| 31-May | Sun | Wesak Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
| 1-Jun | Mon | Harvest Festival Holiday | W.P. Labuan, Sabah | State | Yes | 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 |
| 24-Dec | Thu | Christmas Eve | Sabah | State | Yes | - |
| 25-Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | National | Federal | Yes | - |
Visit sabah.gov.my for the original announcement.
Sabah 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 Sabah holiday schedule for that year.
These holidays generally apply to government offices, schools, and most businesses throughout Sabah, although actual operating hours may still vary by sector. Tourism operators, plantation industries, retail outlets, transport services, and essential businesses may continue operating depending on travel demand and local service needs.
Because holiday dates and replacement arrangements may occasionally be revised after official announcements, it’s always helpful to check this page again when planning Kota Kinabalu trips, island getaways, school programmes, inter-district travel, or long weekends in Sabah.
For a wider nationwide comparison, you can also browse the Public Holidays Malaysia for 2026, or refer to the School Holidays Malaysia for 2026 for school-term planning, family breaks, and festive travel.
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