{"country":"Malaysia","code":"my","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/my.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/my","holidays":[{"date":"2026-02-17","name":"Chinese New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and traditional","about":"The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you health and prosperity. \"Xīnnián kuàilè\" (Mandarin) and \"Gong hei fat choy\" (Cantonese) are common greetings.","usual":{"days":"3 days to about a week","note":"The length of the official break differs between China, Korea, Vietnam and other places that celebrate it."}},{"date":"2026-02-18","name":"Chinese New Year (Second Day)","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and traditional","about":"The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you health and prosperity. \"Xīnnián kuàilè\" (Mandarin) and \"Gong hei fat choy\" (Cantonese) are common greetings.","usual":{"days":"3 days to about a week","note":"The length of the official break differs between China, Korea, Vietnam and other places that celebrate it."}},{"date":"2026-03-20","name":"Eid al-Fitr (additional holiday)","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"An extra day off declared around Hari Raya Puasa. The Prime Minister can declare any day a public holiday under the Holidays Act 1951.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Selamat Hari Raya! (Eid Mubarak.)","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-21","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-03-22","name":"Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri), at the end of Ramadan, is a two-day federal holiday in Malaysia. This is the second day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Selamat Hari Raya! (Eid Mubarak.)","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-23","name":"Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri), at the end of Ramadan, is a two-day federal holiday in Malaysia. This is the second day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Selamat Hari Raya! (Eid Mubarak.)","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-27","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-05-31","name":"Vesak Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Buddhists mark the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on the full moon of the month of Vaisakha. In Indonesia (Waisak) thousands of monks circle the Borobudur temple.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. A day off. Buddhist colleagues may spend the day at a temple.","what_to_say":"Happy Vesak Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-06-01","name":"Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal holiday observed nationwide in Malaysia.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy birthday to His Majesty!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-02","name":"Vesak Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Buddhists mark the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on the full moon of the month of Vaisakha. In Indonesia (Waisak) thousands of monks circle the Borobudur temple.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. A day off. Buddhist colleagues may spend the day at a temple.","what_to_say":"Happy Vesak Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-06-17","name":"Islamic New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"The Islamic (Hijri) New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. It is observed by most Muslims on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic era begins with the Hijrah, the emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is observed as a public holiday by 24 countries.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off in the countries that observe it.","what_to_say":"Happy Hijri New Year!","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-08-25","name":"Prophet Muhammad's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-08-31","name":"National Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Hari Merdeka, 31 August, commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence in 1957, when the Federation of Malaya became independent from the United Kingdom. Malaysia Day on 16 September is a separate holiday for the formation of Malaysia in 1963.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Selamat Hari Merdeka! (Happy Independence Day.)","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-09-16","name":"Malaysia Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"16 September, a public holiday observed nationwide each year since 2010, marks the signing of the Malaysia Agreement, which came into effect on that date in 1963. It brought together Malaya, North Borneo (Sabah), Sarawak and Singapore into one federation.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Malaysia Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-08","name":"Diwali","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu, also Sikh and Jain)","about":"Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrants light their homes, temples and workplaces with oil lamps, candles and lanterns, and the festival is marked with fireworks. It is connected to Rama's return to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, and to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, especially among Hindus. The celebrations generally last five or six days, so some colleagues may be away.","what_to_say":"Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a bright and joyful festival.","usual":{"days":"5–6 days (festival)","note":"The celebrations generally last five or six days, between about mid-October and mid-November."}},{"date":"2026-11-09","name":"Diwali","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu, also Sikh and Jain)","about":"Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrants light their homes, temples and workplaces with oil lamps, candles and lanterns, and the festival is marked with fireworks. It is connected to Rama's return to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, and to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, especially among Hindus. The celebrations generally last five or six days, so some colleagues may be away.","what_to_say":"Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a bright and joyful festival.","usual":{"days":"5–6 days (festival)","note":"The celebrations generally last five or six days, between about mid-October and mid-November."}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-02-06","name":"Chinese New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and traditional","about":"The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you health and prosperity. \"Xīnnián kuàilè\" (Mandarin) and \"Gong hei fat choy\" (Cantonese) are common greetings.","usual":{"days":"3 days to about a week","note":"The length of the official break differs between China, Korea, Vietnam and other places that celebrate it."}},{"date":"2027-02-07","name":"Chinese New Year (Second Day)","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and traditional","about":"The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you health and prosperity. \"Xīnnián kuàilè\" (Mandarin) and \"Gong hei fat choy\" (Cantonese) are common greetings.","usual":{"days":"3 days to about a week","note":"The length of the official break differs between China, Korea, Vietnam and other places that celebrate it."}},{"date":"2027-02-08","name":"Chinese New Year (Second Day)","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and traditional","about":"The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you health and prosperity. \"Xīnnián kuàilè\" (Mandarin) and \"Gong hei fat choy\" (Cantonese) are common greetings.","usual":{"days":"3 days to about a week","note":"The length of the official break differs between China, Korea, Vietnam and other places that celebrate it."}},{"date":"2027-03-10","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-03-11","name":"Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri), at the end of Ramadan, is a two-day federal holiday in Malaysia. This is the second day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Selamat Hari Raya! (Eid Mubarak.)","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-17","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-20","name":"Vesak Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Buddhists mark the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on the full moon of the month of Vaisakha. In Indonesia (Waisak) thousands of monks circle the Borobudur temple.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. A day off. Buddhist colleagues may spend the day at a temple.","what_to_say":"Happy Vesak Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-06-06","name":"Islamic New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"The Islamic (Hijri) New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. It is observed by most Muslims on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic era begins with the Hijrah, the emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is observed as a public holiday by 24 countries.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off in the countries that observe it.","what_to_say":"Happy Hijri New Year!","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-06-07","name":"Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal holiday observed nationwide in Malaysia.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy birthday to His Majesty!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-15","name":"Prophet Muhammad's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-08-16","name":"Prophet Muhammad's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-08-31","name":"National Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Hari Merdeka, 31 August, commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence in 1957, when the Federation of Malaya became independent from the United Kingdom. Malaysia Day on 16 September is a separate holiday for the formation of Malaysia in 1963.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Selamat Hari Merdeka! (Happy Independence Day.)","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-09-16","name":"Malaysia Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"16 September, a public holiday observed nationwide each year since 2010, marks the signing of the Malaysia Agreement, which came into effect on that date in 1963. 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